Handkerchiefs

The Woods family has been associated with fine linen since 1733, and our Harrogate shop has traded since 1895. Handkerchiefs remain one of those everyday essentials worth buying properly. Our collection includes men’s handkerchiefs and ladies’ handkerchiefs, from crisp white cotton squares for daily use to beautifully finished designs for special occasions.

 Cotton feels smooth and gentle from the first use, making it an easy everyday choice for pockets and handbags. The wider collection also includes fine Swiss cotton, lightweight silk and cotton blends, rolled hems, discreet embroidery and decorative borders.

Styles range from classic white and subtle coloured borders to florals, embroidered details and distinctive patterned designs. A beautifully made handkerchief is both useful and personal, which makes it a thoughtful choice for weddings, christenings, retirements, birthdays and Father’s Day. For more present ideas, explore our luxury gifts collection.

Choose a single handkerchief when replacing a favourite, or select a beautifully presented set to give as a gift. Browse the men’s and ladies’ collections above, and join the Heritage Partnership for early access to new arrivals, seasonal selections and limited designs.

Why buy handkerchiefs from Woods?

Woods sells handkerchiefs for ladies, gentlemen and children, from Swiss cotton handkerchiefs by Lehner, several with hand-rolled edges, to William Morris designs in silk and cotton and boxed sets of three or six. They are a classic Christmas gift, light to post and useful every day. You can also visit our Harrogate shop, which has traded since 1895.

"It's a very, very sad fact that we are one of the last, if not the only, comprehensive linen shops left in Europe."

William Woods

 

"We have probably one of the largest ranges of handkerchiefs in the country."

William Woods

What types of handkerchief do we sell?

• Swiss cotton handkerchiefs made by Lehner in Switzerland.
• Hand-rolled edges on selected Lehner designs, finished by hand.
• Ladies' handkerchiefs, including embroidered and floral designs.
• Gentlemen's handkerchiefs with classic striped and patterned borders.
• Children's handkerchiefs printed with nursery rhymes.
• Boxed sets of three or six handkerchiefs, ready to give.

Shop by type: Ladies' handkerchiefs, Gentlemen's handkerchiefs, Children's handkerchiefs and Lehner Swiss cotton handkerchiefs.