Sketched Cats Woven Scarf from the Barbican Shop

Last updated: 11 October 2026

What the Barbican cat scarf looks like

The pattern is a repeat of cats in different poses. Some are curled up, some are stretched out, and each has whiskers and dotted fur. Because the cats are drawn in outline and in only two colours, the scarf reads as a pattern from a distance and as cats up close.

The shop lists the colour as navy. In its photo the cloth is a strong mid blue, the cats are a pale grey-cream, and a pale stripe runs above the black fringe at both ends. The inside of the loop is pale too, so the reverse looks to carry the same cats in swapped colours.

The missing size and fabric details

The Barbican Shop does not give the length, width or fabric, and I struggled to find them from the supplier, Pure Fashions. The shop does give a weight of 160g, which is about the same as a smartphone. So expect a mid-weight scarf for autumn and spring rather than a thick winter wrap.

If the fibre matters to you, for example because wool makes you itch, email the shop at [email protected] before you order. There is also only one product photo, at a small size, so you cannot zoom in on the weave.

Key facts

• Price: £14.95
• Delivery: £4.50 by Royal Mail Tracked 48, or free on UK orders over £75
• Colour: blue, sold as navy, with pale cats and a black fringe
• Supplier: Pure Fashions
• Weight: 160g
• Size and fabric: not listed by the shop
• Returns: within 28 days, unused and in the original packaging

Who the Barbican cat scarf suits

• Cat owners who avoid novelty prints: the line drawings are subtle enough to wear to work.
• Anyone shopping for a present under £20: it costs £19.45 delivered.
• Barbican regulars: it sits in the same range as Niaski's artist cat pins and Gemma Correll's cat coasters, so you can build a small cat-themed parcel.

Delivery, returns and the free delivery line

The shop usually dispatches within two working days and aims to deliver in three to five. Delivery is £4.50 on a single scarf, which is almost a third of its price. Spending £75 removes the charge, so it makes sense to buy it alongside other presents from the shop rather than on its own.

Unwanted items can go back unused, in their original packaging, by registered post within 28 days. You pay the return postage, and the shop refunds within seven days of receiving them. Full details are on the Barbican Shop returns page.

Where to buy the Barbican cat scarf in the UK

The Barbican Shop sells it online. Its Artsy Cats range has the rest of the cat gifts, from £3.95 hair claws to a £34.95 book. For more presents from gallery shops at this price, our guide to cheap gifts that look expensive has fourteen picks under £25.

Barbican cat scarf at the Barbican Shop

FAQs

How much is the Barbican cat scarf?

£14.95 at the Barbican Shop when I checked on 11 October 2026. Standard UK delivery adds £4.50, or it is free on orders over £75.

What colour is the Sketched Cats scarf?

The shop sells it as navy. In the product photo it is a strong blue, with the cats drawn in a pale grey-cream and a black fringe at each end.

What is the scarf made of?

The Barbican Shop does not say. Email [email protected] to check the fibre and size before you order.

How long does delivery take?

Orders usually leave within two working days by Royal Mail Tracked 48, and the shop aims to deliver in three to five working days.

Can I return it?

Yes. Send it back unused and in its original packaging within 28 days of delivery. You cover the return postage.

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