Lamberty Munich

From the First Brushstroke to an Exquisite Silk Scarf

The journey of a Lamberty Munich silk scarf begins long before the printing stage. It starts with a fleeting moment, a vivid memory or the quiet interplay of colour and fine texture. From that inspiration comes the intention to create a wearable work of art: refined enough to elevate a wardrobe, yet effortless enough to become part of everyday life.

The creative origin

The idea

Jowita often finds inspiration for new silk scarves while travelling, in flower-filled English gardens, beneath the water while diving, or at the fashion weeks of the world's major style capitals. She collects historical references, botanical forms and subtle details that gradually develop into a distinctive visual world.

Only in the studio does each design find its medium. Elephant Explorer grows from the precise linework of classical etching, while Dancing Pigments is shaped by freely flowing watercolour. Leopard in Jungle is constructed digitally to create unusual visual depth, while Royal Tulips carries the expressive hand of oil and acrylic paint. The original artwork is then developed into the final textile design. Proportions are reconsidered, transitions refined and colours composed so that the motif works not only when laid flat, but also when folded, draped or tied. This is the point at which a two-dimensional illustration becomes a versatile and timeless silk scarf.

  • Detail of a silk scarf with a finely drawn elephant motif, illustrating the etching technique
    Elephant ExplorerEtching
  • Dancing Pigments silk scarf illustrating freely flowing watercolour
    Dancing PigmentsWatercolour
  • Leopard in Jungle silk scarf illustrating digital artwork
    Leopard in JungleDigital illustration
  • Detail of the Royal Tulips silk scarf illustrating painting in oil and acrylic
    Royal TulipsOil and acrylic

London and Munich

Discovered in London. Rooted in Munich.

Jowita's creative language developed over many years in London, during her studies and through work with leading names in international fashion. It was a formative period shaped by art, editorial design, global brands and a culture in which pattern means far more than decoration. Munich later added another layer: a sense of place, precision, permanence and the conviction that design should be created for years, not for a passing season.

Lamberty Munich brings these two worlds together. The creative freedom of London meets the enduring character of European design tradition. This dialogue defines our approach to silk scarf craftsmanship and results in scarves conceived not as short-lived fashion, but as wearable art with lasting relevance.

The origin of silk

Sericulture

Every fine silk begins with traditional sericulture. The mulberry silkworm feeds exclusively on the leaves of the mulberry tree and spins a cocoon from a single continuous protein filament. During reeling, several of these exceptionally fine filaments are carefully brought together to form an even, resilient raw silk thread.

Global production of this precious material remains concentrated in Asia. Depending on the silk type and the statistical basis used, around ninety to ninety-six per cent of global output originates there. Industry sources put the share of pure mulberry silk at around ninety per cent, while other specialist wild silks are produced almost entirely in Asia.1

This carefully selected international raw silk forms the foundation of our collections. Our partners in Italy deliberately purchase only this pure, unworked raw material. It is from the untreated thread onwards that silk scarf manufacturing in Como and the wider Italian silk district begins.

The highest selection

AAA+ Quality

International raw silk is classified according to stringent quality characteristics, using a precise grading system recognised throughout the industry. Within this classification, the spectrum runs from a solid A grade to the absolute top tier of AAA+ / 6A. Our partner manufactory purchases exclusively raw silk of the highest existing quality standard, AAA+ / 6A.

Why is this uncompromising selection so important? The grade reflects essential characteristics such as exceptional thread evenness, purity, extreme fineness, optimum strength and elongation, and minimal irregularity. The more harmonious the structure of the raw silk, the more precisely it can be worked in the next stage. In a printed Lamberty Munich silk scarf, this careful selection becomes visible and tangible in every detail: in the calm surface of the fabric, the exact clarity of the finest lines, the depth and brilliance of colour, the refined lustre and, above all, the fluid drape of the finished piece.

Jowita Lamberty selecting new silk fabrics in Como
Jowita selecting new fabrics and qualities in Como.

This is where Italian silk craftsmanship begins

Raw silk itself is an internationally traded natural material. Everything that turns it into a finished Lamberty Munich scarf is created in the subsequent stages in Italy. Yarn preparation, weaving, printing, colour fixation, washing, finishing, cutting, hemming and final quality control are carried out by specialist workshops in the historic silk district around Lake Como. Understanding how silk scarves are made means looking at this complete sequence of material expertise, technical precision and craftsmanship refined over generations. Together, these stages give the finished scarf its distinctive character.

  1. Yarn preparation and twisting

    Before weaving can begin, the raw silk is prepared for the intended quality. The yarns are carefully sorted, wound and precisely twisted according to the planned fabric construction. Even at this stage, the calmness, harmony and overall evenness of the finished fabric are already being determined.

  2. Weaving

    Weaving creates the textile structure itself. The weave, thread density and yarn construction determine how the surface feels, how it reflects light and how elegantly the scarf drapes. Classic silk twill is defined by its fine diagonal structure, while silk satin is smoother and more fluid, reflecting light with greater intensity.

  3. Printing and colour

    For printing, each completed design is technically adapted to the specific silk quality. Scale, colour profiles, fine lines and transitions are prepared in the studio so that the character of the original artwork is preserved on the fabric. In Como, precise textile printing processes unite colour with fibre while retaining the naturally soft handle of pure silk.

  4. Fixing and washing

    After printing, the colours are carefully controlled and fixed. The fabric is then gently washed to remove excess colourants and process auxiliaries. This sensitive stage is essential to visual clarity, lasting colour performance and the characteristic handle of silk.

  5. Finishing

    The final textile finish influences how soft the material feels, how it catches the light, how it drapes and how elegantly it moves against the body. A successful finish should never mask the natural character of silk. Instead, it brings forward its lightness, refined lustre, suppleness and delicate strength.

  6. Cutting, hemming and quality control

    At the final stage, the printed fabric is precisely cut, carefully hemmed and rigorously checked. Dimensions, print placement, surface, edges and colour balance must work in complete harmony. On a square silk scarf, even the smallest deviation becomes visible as soon as the piece is folded, draped or tied.

Documented standards

Colour, responsibility and safety

With a luxury silk scarf, colour brilliance is only one part of the story. Just as important are the colourants, chemicals and auxiliaries used in printing, and the standards documented by our partners throughout production.

  • OEKO-TEX®ECO PASSPORT for the acid ink systems used.
  • ZDHC MRSLRestricted substances list for textile manufacturing.
  • REACHEU regulation governing chemicals and their use.
  • GOTSGlobal Organic Textile Standard requirements relating to colourants.
  • AAA+ GradeHighest quality grade in our manufactory's grading.

OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT

Our responsibility to people and nature

When selecting our luminous colours, we place great importance on verified safety. The acid printing inks used in our production hold the OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT. This standard screens colourants, textile chemicals and auxiliaries for harmful substances, protecting textile craftsmanship from the very first step. The supporting documentation for these colour systems also records compliance with European REACH requirements and the highest conformance level of the ZDHC MRSL.

ZDHC MRSL · REACH · GOTS

Verified purity, worn with confidence

Declarations from our trusted printing partners in Como confirm the use of fine colourants that meet both international environmental criteria and the demanding GOTS requirements for responsible textiles. This documentation relates to the colourants used in printing and gives you the assurance that documented standards are observed in the colours of your silk scarf.

FSC®

Precious packaging from responsible forestry

The renowned FSC® standard is dedicated to protecting the world’s forests. At Lamberty Munich, it applies specifically to our fine papers and packaging components, while the pure natural silk itself is not covered. Wherever you find this mark on our boxes and enclosures, it stands for a respectful use of natural resources.

16 CFR Part 1610

Tested safety for international requirements

To meet the strict safety requirements for apparel in the United States, our fabrics undergo the prescribed testing under the US standard 16 CFR Part 1610. On the basis of these careful test programmes, test reports from independent laboratories confirm that the tested fabrics meet the standard, so that you can enjoy your silk scarf with peace of mind wherever you are.

Craftsmanship with responsibility

Our long-established Italian manufactory has formally committed to aligning all employment and working conditions with internationally recognised principles of fair labour. This commitment underpins a company culture defined by respect, with freely chosen employment, safe and hygienic workplaces and fair remuneration. Appropriate working hours are a matter of course, as is the strict exclusion of child labour and forced labour, so that every Lamberty Munich scarf can be worn with a clear conscience.

The supporting documentation relates to the colour and printing systems used. It does not constitute a blanket certification of the finished silk scarf.

Finished designs

The hand of the artist remains visible

In the finished scarf, the creative origin of the design remains perceptible in every fibre. During production, the fine nuances of the original artwork must be preserved in precise detail. For this reason, we never consider the motif separately from the material. The finished silk scarf comes into its own through the interplay of art, selected raw silk, the chosen fabric structure and luminous colour, completed by Italian finishing and precise making. In this way, an initial inspiration becomes a lasting work of art, fine raw material becomes an accomplished Italian textile, and together they become a timeless Lamberty Munich silk scarf.

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Good to know

Frequently asked questions about our craftsmanship

Where are Lamberty Munich designs developed?

The designs grow from Jowita's own artistic work and research. Inspiration comes from travel, nature, English gardens, the underwater world, fashion weeks and historical design references.

Where are the silk scarves made?

Our manufactory purchases the raw silk internationally. From the raw silk thread onwards, the decisive stages take place in Italy: yarn preparation, weaving, printing, colour fixation, washing, finishing, cutting, hemming and quality control.

Where does the raw silk come from?

The great majority of the world's silk originates in Asia. Industry figures attribute around ninety per cent of mulberry silk and almost all other specialist silk types to Asian producers.

What does AAA+ mean for raw silk?

Raw silk is classified according to internationally established quality characteristics. In the grading used by our manufactory, the scale runs from A to AAA+ / 6A. This highest quality grade is the quality we purchase.

What does OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT mean for our printing inks?

OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT assesses textile chemicals, colourants and auxiliaries. The supporting documentation relates to the relevant printing chemicals used and is not equivalent to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certification of the finished silk scarf.

1 Source: Brandon Gaille, 20 Silk Industry Statistics, Trends & Analysis, citing the International Sericultural Commission. The source attributes around ninety per cent of global mulberry silk production and almost all other specialist silk types to Asia. View source.