THE HERBERT STORY
Beautiful things worth keeping.
Herbert began with a simple appreciation for beauty — and a belief that the things we love can carry more than beauty. They can carry memory, meaning and stories worth passing on.
WHERE IT BEGAN
Where It Began
Herbert began with a personal memory.
A mother with an eye for beauty. A quiet appreciation for the things that are made well, chosen carefully and kept for years.
Her influence was not about following fashion. It was about noticing.
The colour of a flower.
The feel of a beautiful fabric.
The way a small object could make an ordinary day feel special.
That way of seeing became the beginning of Herbert.
What started as something personal gradually became something larger: a brand built around the belief that beautiful things deserve a place in our lives — and perhaps, in the lives of those who come after us.
BEAUTIFUL THINGS WORTH KEEPING
In beauty. In meaning. In memory.
Some things are beautiful because they are new.
Others become beautiful because they stay with us.
A scarf worn on an important day. A gift chosen for someone special. A pattern that brings back a place. A piece of craftsmanship that remains beautiful years after it was made.
We believe beauty becomes more meaningful when it is given time, memory and a place in our lives.
This is the idea at the heart of Herbert.
WHAT INSPIRES US
Nature, Noticed
A flower in bloom.
The quiet shape of bamboo.
A garden changing with the seasons.
The colours of autumn.
We look to the natural world for forms, colours and moments that deserve to be noticed — and remembered.
WHAT GROUNDS US
Rooted in Heritage
Silk has travelled across centuries, cultures and continents.
Our journey begins in Hangzhou, where generations of knowledge continue to shape the way silk is woven, finished and understood.
We honour this heritage not by leaving it in the past, but by bringing it into modern life.
WHAT REMAINS
Made to Be Remembered
Some things stay with us long after the moment has passed.
A gift. A journey. A celebration. A person.
We create pieces that can become part of those moments — worn, given, remembered and kept.
Made with Knowledge.
Designed for Today.
Our foundation is silk.
We work with specialist partners in Hangzhou, a city deeply connected with China’s silk tradition, bringing together generations of textile knowledge with a modern design outlook.
We choose fabrics for their feel, drape, colour and durability. We work carefully with print, finishing and hand-rolled edges because the details matter.
Heritage, to us, is not about reproducing the past exactly.
It is about understanding what made it beautiful — and finding a way for it to belong in modern life.
A Scarf Can Become a Story
We don’t think of a silk scarf as something that belongs to a single season.
It might begin as something you choose for yourself.
Then it becomes part of a journey, a celebration, an everyday ritual — or a gift to someone you love.
Over time, the object changes.
It becomes associated with a place, a person or a moment.
And that is when something beautiful becomes something personal.
WEAR IT. GIVE IT.
REMEMBER IT. KEEP IT.
From One Memory to a Shared Story
What began with one person’s appreciation for beauty has grown into a wider exploration of silk, nature, heritage and the things we choose to keep.
Today, Herbert brings together these influences to create pieces for modern life — with respect for where they come from, and curiosity about where they might go next.
What Will You Keep?
Perhaps it will be a scarf.
Perhaps a colour, a place, a gift, or a memory.
We hope Herbert becomes part of something worth keeping.
Beautiful things worth keeping.
The Practical Details
Everything else you might want to know.
Business Information
Herbert Accessory is a UK registered trade mark of Silkon Global Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales.
Company No. 15248667 · VAT No. 507193692.
Delivery & Returns
Read our full Delivery Policy and Refund & Returns Policy for shipping timeframes and how returns work.
Caring for Your Silk
Silk rewards a little care. See our Silk Care Guide for washing, storing and pressing guidance.
Gifting
Every piece can be prepared for gifting. Learn more about our luxury gift packaging.
Get in Touch
Questions about an order, a custom project, or Herbert itself? Contact us — we’re glad to help.