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Scottish Made Heavy Duty Knitwear for Winter Weather

One common complaint of chunky knitwear is that it is scratchy to wear. But when the temperature drops, only the thickest sweaters will do. Our greatest pride is in creating woollen and cashmere sweaters that are thick and warm, yet remarkably soft - the best of both worlds. Find out how we achieve this here.

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Building an essential knitwear collection with Colhay’s

We often receive queries from customers who want to begin investing in high quality knitwear but don’t know where to start. There are a few pieces in our range that we consider wardrobe staples, ensuring maximum wear that are a great way to start building your essentials. Read this article to find out more.

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Introducing the Cashmere Painter's Shawl Collar Cardigan

Inspired by the relaxed cardigans championed by 20th century painters like David Hockney, our painter's shawl collar cardigan is designed to have a lovely drape when left unbuttoned but smart when buttoned up - the shawl collar shape emulating the lapel roll on a tailored jacket. Knitted densely in Scotland in a soft, luscious and thick 4-ply cashmere, the knitted fabric has an incredibly substantial "heritage" hand feel, whilst being unbelievably soft against the skin. It is the ideal "mid weight" cardigan for wearing at the office in place of a jacket or for layering under outerwear. Read more about the design details and quality of our cashmere painter's shawl collar cardigan. 

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Colhay's London Store: Holland & Sherry

We are delighted to announce that we are now stocked at the magnificent Holland & Sherry flagship showroom, 31 Savile Row, London W1S 3PT. The new Holland & Sherry showroom on Savile Row is an architectural and interior design masterpiece. Decked top to bottom in Holland & Sherry’s own cloth from their interiors range, it is tastefully furnished with the finest furniture and light fittings from leading designers, counting the likes of Porta Romana and Sedilia among them. Read more to find out about the store, opening times and the items we have in stock.

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High Quality Cashmere and How to Care for It

How does one decide whether a cashmere item is the world's highest quality? And how does one care for high quality cashmere so as to mature the item to become a family heirloom to be passed on? Read more for industry knowledge on determining cashmere quality and some age old wisdom on cashmere care. 

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