Aithne: Vibrations of Carmine – Review
If, like me, you love something that is unique and you won’t see every other person wearing it as you head down the high street, then Aithne, Art on a Scarf, may be a company you are going to want to know about.
Headed up by Lia, this is a family business with her Uncle Ararat.
Who Are Aithne?
I guess we should start at the beginning.
Lia had travelled to her uncle’s studio in Languedoc-Roussillon, Southern France.
There, as she wandered around looking at his beautiful paintings. (You can find his paintings here online: Petrossian’s Art Gallery, and can also read the story of his Artist’s Journey.)
As she moved between the paintings, they drew her in, taking her to another world. After all, they are stunning.
Her imagination took over as she imagined herself wrapped in these beautiful otherworldly paintings, printed onto the finest silk and available to all.
Lia put this idea to her uncle, and to her surprise, his reply was simple, “Why don’t you try it?”
The idea was left for a while; Ararat had to work more on his Vibrations of the Universe, which needed to be made ready for public viewing.
As the paintings neared completion, they decided the time had come and began ordering samples, and just in time for the launch of the Ararat collection, the first samples arrived with Lia. A vivid, beautiful array of colours.
It was with trepidation that she flew back to face Ararat, show him the first scarves, and of course see Vibrations of the Universe in its full glory.
What do Aithne offer now?
Based in the UK, Aithne ship there beautiful 100% natural silk scarves all over the world, with some of them made to order.
At the moment, there are two collections based on Ararat’s art, as previously mentioned Vibrations of the Universe and The Oneiric World.
Vibrations of the Universe – Vibrations of Carmine
Lia so very kindly sent me Vibrations of Carmine from the Vibrations of the Universe collection.
This is apparently one of the most loved designs in their collection, and I can most definitely see why.
The scarf arrived boxed and wrapped in tissue paper, which, when unwrapped, revealed a beautiful soft silk scarf which is just bursting with colour.
Vibrations of Carmine uses a host of different shades of blues, purples, reds and yellow, which, once wrapped around your neck, feels so luxurious.
Personally, I think these scarves offer such a wonderfully rich quality of the product, which is going to make for a beautiful gift for yourself or a friend and definitely is going to be something you don’t see many others wearing.
Aithne offers a range of sizes in scarves, with a mix of square and rectangular designs. With prices ranging between £40 and £240, and right now you can get 20% off their online store by using the code: VALENTINE at checkout, right up until the 14th February.
What do you think of the idea between Aithne and, of course, the Vibrations of Carmine scarf?
*I was gifted a scarf to help with this post.
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I haven’t heard of Aithne; Art on a Scarf before but the Vibrations of Carmine scarf is really pretty, I love the colours 🙂
Very pretty! I love a unique pattern, and this one is so inviting; it makes you want to reach out and touch.
I love this amazing and colorful scarf that you have. And that story behind this scarf is interesting. Ideas from paintings around your neck (or body) as a scarf, that’s pretty cool.
It is awesome isn’t it – I love how they have made it work within the family as well.
Such a lovely scarf, I love how vibrant and coloutful it is. Will have to check them out
It is amazing isn’t it – they are definitely worth checking out.
This brand offers such neat products! I will definitely be checking them out!
They are absolutely stunning aren’t they – I hope you adore the other offerings.
The scarf looks so pretty! I would want to have a silk scarf with that pretty design. It would practically be a perfect match with any outfit and would definitely add a pop of color to the drab black or gray winter coats that I have.
It really is incredible and your right something that is going to add such a lovely pop of colour to darker outfits.
I can see why it is there most popular design – it’s beautiful. So much colour and it would liven up any outfit.
It is amazing isn’t it – just so full of colour!
I personally love scarfs, for me, they are statement accessories! The one you’ve presented here is very beautiful; the colour combination makes it so easy to wear and suits each style and moment of the day. Also, there’s nothing better than a silk scarf!
They are amazing aren’t they – I have so many scarves around the place love throwing one on with a hat in the winter.
These scarves are so stunning. They add the perfect pop of color to any outfit.
Such a lovely scarf; the colors and print are truly beautiful! I enjoyed learning about the brand. (Cute bag too!)
Hands up that bag is one of my favourites along with the scarf.
Art on scarf? Such a beautiful concept! I like those kinds of prints on fabric and it’s also a great way to appreciate a lovely piece of painting.
What a perfect scarf and I really love the beautiful color, I love to have this too.
Wha a gorgeous scarf! Suc a lovely design and so many gorgeous colours! I love scarves!
There really is something about a beautiful scarf that I think we want in our lives.
I love scarves, especially in the winter months! I live in Scotland so it’s great that this is a UK based company. I’ll definitely have to check them out!
Hands up I love coming across companies that are based in and around the UK.
love the pattern on this scarf! It’s so unusual looking isn’t it! x
It really is something a bit different and something I’ve never come across before.
Until now, like so many others who have commented, I had never heard of this brand until now. Really love the colours. Something I am sure my wife and daughter would really love.
Thanks for Sharing
John M
Your very welcome, I am glad I have helped introduce people to a new brand.
It is definitely not a scarf you would miss when looking for it given how bright and vivid the colours are!
Haha you will definitely spot anyone who is wearing it 😉
I love a good scarf, I’m all for layers! The colors are wonderful I have to check this brand out.
Layers are a must aren’t they, especially in the cold weather.
I’ve never heard of this brand before, what a beautiful scarf! I absolutely love the colours 🙂
It is amazing isn’t it – the colours are so vivid and vibrant.
I really love the colours in the scarf and having made from silk gives it a great touch of class. I love how the artist took inspiration from a painting and turned it into a wearable piece of clothing.
It is amazing isn’t it and I love the paintings were done by her uncle so it’s a real family feel.
It’s always great when a product has a story behind it. Loved the whole concept of having something so artistic designed into a silk scarf. It looks gorgeous and would add glamour to any piece of clothing.
I have to admit when there is a story behind a product, it always draws me in just a little more.
They look amazing. I really like the design too as they look nice and colorful
They are so soft, really high-quality silk.
I love scarves and yet I don’t own any for some reason. This one is so beautiful!
You need to treat yourself then for sure!
What a beautiful silk scarf and we love the abstract pattern and colours on it. It’s very striking and vibrant. Sounds like a real joy to wear x
It is amazing isn’t it. I honestly didn’t know I would love it as much as I do till I got it in my hands.
I really love the colors. It is 100% my style.
It is absolutely beautiful isn’t it – the colours are so vibrant.
I have a lot of outfits this could work for. I really want one!
It is stunning isn’t it – the whole collection is as well.
How beautiful – I think there is always something really elegant about scarves – as long as you know how to wear them. The colours in this one are gorgeous.
There really is isn’t there and the fact they do different sizes, means you can find the perfect sizing for you as well.
This is a beautiful scarf. My daughters love to wear scarfs and something like this would be perfect for them.
It is amazing isn’t it – I don’t think your going to find anything like it from any other company.
That is so beautiful and unique. I definitely need one in my collection.
It really is, isn’t it. Definitely, one everyone needs in their collection.
I personally love the scarf! So chic! I love the color! Parfait!
It is amazing isn’t it – so vibrant in real life as well, I love how it includes so many colours.
Such stunning scarves! I’d love one of these, but alas, even the less expensive ones are well out of my budget. So pretty though!
Aww perhaps one day, you will be able to treat yourself, or someone will treat you.
That is such a beautiful scarf – it would brighten up any outfit and looks such good quality too!
It really is beautiful quality so soft as well. Lovely silk.
This is so gorgeous, and definitely unique! It looks like a cross between a galaxy and abstract art 🙂
It is amazing isn’t it – I really want to see the original artwork now as well.
Pretty scarf very color perfect for any outfit. I can see myself wear this in any season.
It is lovely a light because it is silk so definitely something you could wear in any season.
Beautiful scarf. Those colors are bold and would compliment any outfit.
They are so beautiful aren’t they – so many different colours all mingling together perfectly.
That scarf is absolutely perfect. I love all the colours in it
It is amazing isn’t it – the colours just blend so well.
I fancy wearing colorful scarves. That is so cool having original and unique designs.
There is nothing like having a wonderful scarf to wear.
That’s a beautiful scarf. I love using brightly colored scarves as an accent piece during the winter.
It is the perfect time of year to bring in some colour isn’t it.
This scarf is beautiful! I am a scarf lover myself. Especially when traveling lol
There is something wonderful about a beautiful scarf to wear isn’t there.
I love the colors in this scarf! Such a beautiful combination, it would pair with so many things.
They are such a gorgeous combo aren’t they, work so well together.
It’s a very colorful scarf. I think it might be too loud for me. But I like the idea of putting art on a scarf.
They do all different ones, if this one isn’t your style it is well worth checking out the others as they are so different.
This is such a gorgeous scarf. I love colour prints like this during the cold winter months when I mainly wear black and grey.
It just gives that beautiful pop of colour isn’t it.
I love the idea that the scarves are based on a piece of art, after all who wouldn’t feel truly special wearing one? X
It is such a lovely idea isn’t it and so well put together and presented.
The scarfs are so vibrant; only made more so from the story behind them and the sense of feeling they portray! Thank you for introducing me to these.
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It is amazing isn’t it – I love how it is a family venture as well.
That scarf is so vibrant, like it could go with any colour. Might just have to purchase one.
It has so many colours inside it – and with the 20% off bargain!
I love that scarf – the colours are perfect and this would go great with my navy coat x
Oh love that you have clothes picked out to go with it already!
Wearable art is a great concept. An artist friend of mine is doing the same, and her products are generally some kind of throw. She just branched into journals, which I am really excited about!
Oh wow that sounds really cool, love the idea of a journal!
how interesting is the back story of this product! and i love the playful colors too, very pretty!
The back story is lovely isn’t it – I love knowing how a company came to be.
I love scarves, and this one is light weight, perfect for Florida’s winter. The colors are gorgeous.
It is so lovely and your right with it being made of silk it is perfect for cooler weather.
Those are beautiful colours within the scarf so no wonder that it’s one of their top sellers x
They are amazing aren’t they – all of the range uses some vibrant colours I think.
Love how colorful that scarf is. I think nowadays people try to tone down color if so what is cool when I see something like this and it pops.
It is so different isn’t it – would add an amazing pop to any outfit.
That scarf has such vivid colors! It’s it neat how a scarf can really change the way a top or outfit looks with such little effort.
The colours are amazing aren’t they – I would love to have seen the original paintings as well.
This is such a gorgeous scarf! I love all the colors. I will have to check out the site!
I hope you find some other bits you absolutely adore 🙂
I love the idea and inspiration behind the whole brand. I think it’s a great way to appreciate art. I’d love to see more of their products and check if there’s something that I’d get for myself or for family and friends!
It is amazing isn’t it – I love they have worked together to come up with it.