Embroidered Ukiyo-e Beanie - 浮世絵

An arched bridge and autumn maples on a beanie

A scene straight out of an ukiyo-e print rides the cuff of this beanie — a graceful arched bridge spanning a river, flanked by fiery red autumn maples, a small figure crossing under a blue sky. It's a full woodblock landscape miniaturized into thread, a scene with real atmosphere.

The stitching gives the scene depth: the warm orange of the bridge, the blaze of red foliage, the cool blue of sky and water. The rectangular frame sets it off like a print in a gallery, every element worked closely enough to reward a long, quiet look. The arc of the bridge against the blaze of maples gives the little scene a genuine sense of place.

It's a classic cuffed knit in soft, warm acrylic. Heather Grey, shown here, gives the autumn scene a soft natural backdrop; Black, White and Dark Grey complete the four grounds, each changing the mood behind the landscape. Folded high, the bridge scene spreads wide across the front of the cuff.

Fold the cuff to show the full scene or wear it low against the chill; the patch sits where it'll be noticed. It's the pick for someone who'd happily wear a piece of classical Japanese art — a print on the head rather than the wall.

Knit at a 12-inch length in a hypoallergenic yarn that's kind to sensitive skin, made for everyday winter wear and simple to hand-wash. A unisex fit across head sizes — an ukiyo-e landscape beanie with a print-quality patch on the cuff.

It pairs beautifully with neutral, considered fits that frame the scene like a gallery wall. It's the pick for someone who'd happily wear a piece of classical Japanese art — a woodblock print on the head rather than the wall, full of atmosphere and worth a long look.

• Material: 100% Turbo Acrylic
• Length: 12″ (30 cm)
• Construction: Embroidered detail work
• Hypoallergenic — suits sensitive skin
• Unisex style — suits all wearers
• Care: Hand washable