A touch of style, a pop of colour and the perfect finishing touch
Unique Hand-Sewn Silk Pocket Squares Made in England
Polka Dots & Spots
Whilst the printed dot has existed for thousands of years and echoes the patterns of the natural world, the polka dot was a product of the Industrial Revolution, thanks to the advanced capabilities of new machinery in producing detailed & multicolour patterns. Its popularity became entwined with the spread of the Central European dance craze, the polka, from the 1840s. Folk costumes incorporating the dot were probably responsible for the association and subsequent naming as the polka dot.
This iconic and simple design has been used across all kinds of garments and accessories, including for men’s polka dot pocket squares. The polka dot lends an air of playfulness, due to the association with the dance.
The polka dot pocket square has remained ever popular. We certainly love a pocket square with polka dots or spots but being Otway & Orford the designs have to be a little bit different. We have a variety of luxury polka dot silk pocket square designs ranging from the boldest and most playful with ‘Planetarium’, via the variation on the theme with the descriptively named ‘Dot Dash’ to the most subtle but very interesting & beautiful ‘Luna’ and ‘Infinity’ polka dot designs.
Take a look at the designs and you will have a choice of lovely polka dot silk pocket squares in some gorgeous colours, perfect for any occasion from the more casual to the most formal, including for weddings.