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Vintage Norma Dori equestrian scarf, horse portrait with riding tack

Vintage Norma Dori Equestrian Scarf — Horse Portrait with Riding Tack, 29.5″ Square

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Circa 1970s – 1980s Fine woven fabric with silky hand and subtle sheen (original care label removed; fiber content unconfirmed), hand-rolled edges, printed equestrian design in navy, red, cream, and brown Very Good
CLWW-VR-0002

A gorgeous square scarf by London designer Norma Dori, featuring a bold, beautifully rendered horse portrait at center surrounded by classic equestrian tack. Rich brown, deep red, cream, and navy come together in a design that feels equally at home tied at the neck, draped over a handbag, or framed as art.

Highlights

  • Fine woven fabric with a luxurious silky-smooth hand, beautiful drape, and subtle sheen
  • 29.5″ x 29.5″ square — versatile for neckerchief, hair wrap, pocket square, or display
  • Classic equestrian motif: bridled horse portrait, crossed riding crops, leather tack details
  • Designed by Norma Dori, a London-based designer known for country and equestrian themes
  • Made in Italy
  • Color palette: navy border, red inner frame, cream ground, warm brown horse and leather tones, gold hardware accents

Condition

Very good vintage condition. The fabric is clean and smooth with no holes, pulls, or stains visible. Colors remain vivid and unfaded. Hand-rolled edges are intact. The original care/content label has been removed, so exact fiber content is unconfirmed. Norma Dori produced scarves in both silk and polyester. Please see photos for full detail — minor signs of age may be present consistent with a vintage piece.

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Vintage Norma Dori Equestrian Scarf -- Horse Portrait with Riding Tack, 29.5" Square

Circa 1970s – 1980s

European Designer Scarf, Equestrian Motif

We picked this scarf up from an estate in Hobbesville, North Carolina, where the previous owner — a longtime jewelry professional and serious collector — clearly didn't limit herself to things that sparkle. Her taste ran wide and ran deep. This is a Norma Dori piece, designed in London and made in Italy, and it has the hand of quality fabric the moment you touch it.

The equestrian motif is beautifully composed: a horse portrait at center, flanked by riding crops and leather tack, all rendered in navy, red, cream, and brown. It's the kind of scarf that says something without raising its voice. At twenty-nine and a half inches square, it works as a neck scarf, a handbag accent, or framed on a wall if you're so inclined. Condition is very good — this was owned by someone who took care of her things.

Materials Fine woven fabric with silky hand and subtle sheen (original care label removed; fiber content unconfirmed), hand-rolled edges, printed equestrian design in navy, red, cream, and brown
Care Store flat or loosely rolled, not folded, to prevent permanent creasing. If cleaning is needed, dry cleaning is recommended since the fiber content is unconfirmed. Keep away from direct sunlight during display, as printed colors may fade over time. The hand-rolled edges are a sign of quality construction — handle gently to preserve them.
From the Research Archives
vintagerose.us Catalog No. CLWW-VR-0002 • March 2026

Specifications

Dimensions
29.5 × 29.5 in
Weight
0.2 lbs
SKU
CLWW-VR-0002

Some scarves are accessories. This one is a conversation piece.

Designed by Norma Dori -- a London designer whose name has become quietly collectible among vintage scarf enthusiasts -- this luxurious square scarf features a striking equestrian portrait rendered in warm, painterly detail. A bridled horse gazes out from the center in rich sable and chestnut browns, its tack rendered with the kind of loving attention to buckles, stitching, and leather grain that speaks to someone who actually knows horses.

The composition radiates outward from that central portrait through layers of equestrian imagery: crossed riding crops form a bold X across a vivid red field, while the corners are anchored by saddle-leather elements -- perhaps flaps or cases -- in warm tobacco brown. Gold-toned hardware details (buckles, bits, studs) catch the light throughout. The whole design is framed by a deep navy border that gives the piece weight and presence.

Norma Dori scarves were produced in Italy during the latter decades of the 20th century. The brand is known for country pursuit and sporting themes -- equestrian scenes, game birds, pastoral motifs -- rendered in a style that nods to the great European scarf houses without imitating them. The fabric has a silky-smooth hand with a subtle sheen and fluid drape that gives it real presence, whether worn at the neck or displayed as art.

At 29.5 inches square, this is a versatile size. Fold it into a triangle and tie it at the neck over a blazer. Knot it to a handbag handle for a pop of color. Use it as a pocket square, a hair wrap, or a belt. Frame it. It works as well with jeans and a white shirt as it does with a riding jacket and boots.

Details

  • Designer: Norma Dori (London)
  • Material: Fine woven fabric with silky hand (original care/content label removed; exact fiber content unconfirmed -- Norma Dori produced scarves in both silk and polyester)
  • Dimensions: 29.5" x 29.5" (square)
  • Made in Italy
  • Design: Equestrian portrait with bridled horse, crossed riding crops, leather tack, gold hardware
  • Color palette: Deep navy border, vivid red inner frame, cream/ivory ground, warm brown horse portrait, gold accents
  • Era: Late 20th century (likely 1970s-1980s)

Condition

Very good vintage condition. The fabric is clean and smooth with no holes, pulls, or stains visible. Colors remain vivid and unfaded. Hand-rolled edges appear intact. The original care/content label has been removed, so exact fiber content is unconfirmed. Minor signs of age may be present consistent with a piece of this vintage -- please review all photos carefully. No repairs or alterations noted.

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