Our grey BIBEK scarf is handwoven from vegan banana yarn in a generous oversized shape, finished with soft tasselled ends. Warm, cosy and naturally textured, it is a calm wool-free scarf for everyday winter layering.
Handwoven at Deepchand’s workshop in Bhaktapur, Nepal, each BIBEK scarf is made from banana plant fibre: a plant-based yarn created from the waste foliage of the banana plant. The fabric has a rustic, tactile weave that becomes softer, more fluid and silkier with washing and wear.
The grey colourway is designed to feel easy, versatile and timeless. It pairs beautifully with denim, navy, black, cream, camel, olive green and simple everyday coats, making it one of the most wearable scarves in the BIBEK collection.
Whether you’re looking for a grey scarf, a vegan scarf gift, or a wool-free winter layer with a story, BIBEK is designed to be useful, characterful and worn season after season.
Why You’ll Love It
- Grey vegan scarf made from banana plant fibre
- Handwoven in Nepal by skilled artisans
- Slightly oversized shape: 195 × 50 cm
- Warm, cosy and naturally textured
- Wool-free and suitable for many people avoiding animal fibres
- Unisex design for women and men
- Finished with tasselled ends
- Rustic weave that softens beautifully with washing and wear
- Calm neutral shade for easy everyday styling
- Machine washable on a cool gentle cycle
- Made using banana plant foliage that would otherwise go to waste
A Calm Grey Shade
This grey scarf is designed as an easy everyday winter layer. The balanced grey tone feels calm, neutral and endlessly wearable, working beautifully with both relaxed casual outfits and smarter cold-weather dressing.
It is a versatile shade that pairs especially well with navy, black, cream, charcoal, camel, denim and olive green. The understated colour also makes it one of the safest and most practical choices for gifting.
As each scarf is individually handwoven and dyed in small batches, slight variations in tone are part of its handmade character. Lighting, photography and screen settings may also affect how colours appear online.
Made From Vegan Banana Plant Fibre
Banana yarn is made from the waste foliage of the banana plant. After the fruit harvest, the plant is cut back so it can regrow for the next season. The leftover stalks and leaf sheaths are then processed into fibre, creating a plant-based yarn with natural texture and a soft silky sheen.
The banana fibre used for our scarves comes from the Terai farming region of South Nepal. Using this waste foliage creates an additional income stream for farmers while keeping the material processed locally within Nepal.
BIBEK is a thoughtful choice for anyone looking for a vegan scarf, a wool-free winter scarf, or a natural-feeling alternative to synthetic accessories.
A Wool-Free Scarf With Natural Texture
BIBEK has a rustic woven texture at first and becomes softer, more fluid and silkier with washing and wear. It is warm and cosy for everyday layering while still feeling breathable and relaxed.
Unlike many factory-finished scarves, this piece is designed to celebrate visible weave, tactile texture and handmade character. If you love natural fibres, artisan-made accessories and pieces with provenance, that is part of its appeal.
It may not suit someone looking for a perfectly smooth synthetic scarf — and that honesty helps the right customer fall in love with it.
Oversized, Unisex and Easy to Layer
Measuring approximately 195 × 50 cm, BIBEK has a slightly oversized shape that can be wrapped, draped or layered over coats and knitwear.
The unisex design works beautifully for women and men alike, whether worn for commuting, winter walks, weekends away, travel or everyday layering.
If you’re searching for a women’s grey scarf, a men’s grey scarf, or a grey oversized scarf with a meaningful handmade story, BIBEK combines practicality with quiet character.
Handwoven In Nepal
AURA QUE has worked with Deepchand’s workshop in Bhaktapur, Nepal for over a decade. The workshop supports local women by offering flexible work close to home around family commitments.
The team prepares the looms, spins the bobbins and handweaves the fabric by hand. Small variations in weave and finish are part of the scarf’s individual handmade story.
A Thoughtful Vegan Scarf Gift
Warm, useful and full of story, the BIBEK grey scarf makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays, Christmas, winter celebrations, teachers, partners, parents or anyone who appreciates natural texture and handmade craftsmanship.
Its one-size unisex design makes gifting easier, while the calm grey shade makes it especially versatile and easy to wear.
For vegan shoppers, wool-free dressers or anyone tired of synthetic winter accessories, it offers something genuinely different.
Care Instructions
Machine wash on a cool gentle cycle.
Do not tumble dry.
Separate dark colours.
The woven banana yarn becomes softer and more fluid with washing and wear, helping the scarf develop an even more relaxed drape over time.
FAQs
Is this grey scarf vegan?
Yes. BIBEK is made from banana plant fibre and does not contain wool, silk, cashmere or other animal fibres.
What is banana yarn?
Banana yarn is made from the waste foliage of the banana plant. The leftover stalks and leaf sheaths are processed into fibre, creating a plant-based yarn with natural texture and a soft silky sheen.
Is this scarf soft?
BIBEK has a rustic handwoven texture at first and becomes softer and more fluid with washing and wear. It is not designed to feel like a perfectly smooth synthetic scarf.
Is this scarf suitable for people who avoid wool?
Yes. BIBEK is wool-free and made from banana plant fibre, making it a useful alternative for many people avoiding wool or animal fibres.
Is this a women’s or men’s grey scarf?
The BIBEK grey scarf is designed as a unisex accessory for women and men.
What size is the scarf?
BIBEK measures approximately 195 × 50 cm, giving it a generous oversized shape for wrapping and layering.
How do I wash a banana yarn scarf?
Machine wash on a cool gentle cycle and avoid tumble drying. The scarf softens naturally with washing and wear.
