It's mum's birthday in a few days!
Sorry they're links but it's easier and my last pics were tiny apparently..
She doesn't like animal print. Does this look animal printy to you? It has lots of neutral shades which would work with much of her wardrobe...
www.johnlewis.com/mint-velvet-animal-print-scarf-multi/p3275313
or TWC. Not sure it would go with greys, blacks, navy blues, pale pinks...the majority of her wardrobe:
www.thewhitecompany.com/Wool-Watercolour-Stripe-Scarf/p/WLCSC?swatch=Grey