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This pair of socks comes in a classic feminine design featuring an all over Venus motif, knitted in the finest Italian cotton, GOTS certified organic and proudly handmade here in the United Kingdom.
Part of the accompanying collection for the Ashmolean special exhibition Aphrodite: The Making of a Goddess, on display at the Ashmolean Museum 8 October 2026 - 11 April 2027.
Available in two exclusive colourways, produced for the Aphrodite exhibition: Please select a colour using the drop down menu.
One size fits most, but smaller feet may not love them!
Naturally anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, they protect your feet and the environment. All while being the cosiest way to walk around the house.
Organic cotton is naturally breathable, comfortable, super soft and durable. Sustainably sourced materials.
Manufacturer recommends: wash with similar colours. Gentle machine wash at 30 degrees. Do not bleach. Do not tumble dry. Do not dry clean.
Black & Beech is an independent, female-founded fashion brand based in Wales, committed to creating clothing that is ethical, empowering, and uncompromisingly feminist. For them, feminism is not a trend, it’s a thread woven into every decision they make, from sourcing organic cotton and cruelty-free wool to paying their makers fairly and donating to frontline causes. Proving that fashion can be beautiful and build movements, each product is a protest, designed with intention, and made to last.
Materials: 75% Cotton, 25% Nylon
Dimensions: One size fits most
Shipping to United States of America is now available
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