Luxury Christmas Gifts for Her: Silk Scarves & Pashminas

The best luxury Christmas gifts for her feel special on the day and still get worn in February. A silk scarf or a pashmina does both: it looks beautiful when the box is opened, needs no size, and comes out again every time she wants to lift a winter coat or cover her shoulders at a party. This guide gathers Christmas gift ideas for her, whether you are buying for your mum, wife, girlfriend or a friend: luxury mulberry silk scarves, soft pashmina wraps and small stocking fillers, with advice on choosing a colour she will love.

To see everything in one place, start with our gifts for women collection.

Why a scarf makes a good Christmas present for her

• No sizing. A scarf fits everyone, so there is no guessing.
• Worn all winter. It brightens a dark coat on the school run, the commute or a weekend walk.
• Easy to style. The same scarf can be tied at the neck, worn in the hair or knotted on a bag.
• Ready to give. Our long silk scarves come in a gift box, and our pashminas come in a gift box or gift bag.

Mulberry silk scarves: a luxury Christmas gift for her

A 100% mulberry silk scarf is the luxury choice: light, smooth and soft enough to wear next to the skin. Our long silk scarves measure 55 × 175 cm, long enough to loop at the neck or drape over the shoulders.

• Cream and gold for Christmas: the Golden Bloom Cream & Gold Mulberry Silk Scarf has a warm floral print that looks festive in December and works with camel, black and navy coats all year.
• Soft neutrals: the Sky Blossom Grey & Cream Mulberry Silk Scarf is an easy choice if she wears a lot of grey, black or white.
• Blush pink florals: the Ivory Magnolia Blush Pink Floral Mulberry Silk Scarf suits someone who likes pretty, feminine colours.

Browse every print in our women's silk scarves collection, and see our guide on how to tie a silk head scarf for ideas to write in the card.

Pashmina gifts for Christmas parties and cold days

A pashmina is the practical luxury gift. It is wide enough to wear as a wrap over a party dress and folds into a warm scarf for the walk home.

• Pink: the Pink Pashmina Shawl Wrap, 200 × 80 cm adds colour to a dark winter wardrobe without being loud.
• Dusty pink: the Dusty Pink Pashmina Scarf & Wrap, 200 × 70 cm is a softer, muted shade with a slightly slimmer shape.
• Black: the Classic Black Pashmina Shawl Wrap, 200 × 80 cm goes over any dress for Christmas parties and New Year's Eve.

Not sure which size? Our pashmina shawl size guide compares 200 × 70 and 200 × 80 cm, and the full range is in our pashmina shawls for women collection.

Stocking fillers for her

For a stocking, a Secret Santa or a little extra alongside a main present, a crystal bracelet is a lovely choice. The Chakra Crystal Cord Bracelet for Women has multicoloured beads, chosen by many for their colour and personal symbolism. Find more designs in our women's crystal bracelets collection.

Christmas gifts for mum, wife or girlfriend

• Wife or girlfriend: a mulberry silk scarf in a colour that matches her favourite coat feels personal and luxurious.
• Mum or grandma: a pashmina is warm, practical and easy to wear over a cardigan or coat.
• Sister or daughter: a bright silk print or a pink pashmina for Christmas parties.
• Friend, teacher or colleague: a crystal bracelet or a pashmina is a thoughtful gift at a sensible price.

How to choose a colour she will love

1. Look at her coats. A scarf is seen against a coat all winter, so choose a colour that works with the one she wears most.
2. Notice what she already wears. If her wardrobe is mostly black, grey and navy, cream, pink or a warm print adds a lift.
3. When in doubt, go neutral. Black, grey and cream are the safest choices and suit almost everyone.
4. Think about the occasion. For Christmas Day and parties, a cream and gold silk scarf or a black pashmina feels festive.

Caring for a silk scarf or pashmina

Follow the care label on each item. Hand wash silk gently in cool water, dry it flat away from direct sunlight and store it folded. Fold a pashmina rather than hanging it by one end, and keep sharp jewellery from catching on the fabric. Our guide on how to wash a silk scarf has more detail.

Gift packaging, delivery and returns

Our long silk scarves come in a gift box, and our pashminas come in a gift box or gift bag. Orders are normally dispatched within 24 hours, UK delivery is free, and every order comes with 60-day free returns and a lifetime manufacturer's warranty. December post is busy, so ordering early leaves time to add a handwritten card.

Questions and answers

What is a good Christmas gift for mum or a friend that is not too personal?

A scarf or pashmina. It needs no size, suits every age and feels thoughtful without being too intimate, which makes it ideal for a mum, friend or colleague.

Is a silk scarf a good Christmas present?

Yes. A 100% mulberry silk scarf feels luxurious, is worn all year and arrives in a gift box, so it is ready to give.

What is the difference between a silk scarf and a pashmina?

A silk scarf is light and smooth, best for adding colour at the neck or in the hair. A pashmina is wider and warmer, so it doubles as a wrap over a dress or a cosy winter scarf.

What can I buy her as a stocking filler?

A crystal bracelet is small, pretty and easy to tuck into a stocking, and many designs are stretch fit.

What are good Christmas gifts for women under £30?

Our pashmina wraps and crystal bracelets are all under £30, and our mulberry silk scarves start just under £30, so there is a luxury option for most budgets.

Can she exchange it after Christmas?

Returns are free for 60 days, so there is plenty of time after Christmas to change a colour.

Can I ask for help choosing?

Of course. Email support@livloko.com or call 0330 808 4947, 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday (UK time).