Dec 202009

Top 10 words related to a silk scarf include:

Scarves

Shawl

Neckwear

Scarf accessories

Wraps

Pashmina

Shawls

Silk scarf

Women’s scarf

Scarfs

Dec 122009

When it comes to thinking of scarves we normally think of a warm shawl snuggled around as a neck scarf.  Scarves are an accessory which can be worn year round depending on the material it is made of.

A cotton, light weight linen or pure silk scarf would be one’s summer accomplice.  On the contrary, woolen knitted shawls and those with a higher percentage of cashmere or pashmina would make good winter scarf accessories.

A cashmere silk scarf is quite a unique add on as slightly playing around with the blend can make it adjustable for either weather.  The standard ration is 70% cashmere to 30% silk.  This blend makes the scarfs quite warm.  Altering the ratio by adding more cashmere would make it warmer with 100% pashmina being the warmest.  On the other hand, reversing the blend by adding more silk and lesser cashmere would make it lighter and more suitable for cooler climates.

Dec 102009

Scarves have always been an integral part of women’s clothing. A scarf falls under the clothing accessories section and serves various purposes.

The main purpose of a scarf is protection.  In cooler climates wool and knitted scarves are used to stay warm.  In moderated climates, lighter materials such as a silk scarf are used as fashion scarves.

As compared to the past, today men’s scarf are becoming as popular as women scarves.

Designer scarves are available in a variety of crochet and knitting patterns.  Cashmere and pashmina shawls available in a wide variety of patterns add color to a simple outfit white providing protection against the cold.  May it be a black scarf, a red scarf, green scarf, a white silk scarf or any other color it is sure to add style and serve as an expression of personal taste.

Scarves used as uniforms help identify civil authority figures and different groups.

Ladies scarves and wraps worn as head scarves promote religious dress codes such as Judism and Islam.

Thus, a scarf originally known as a “sudarium” and used as a sweat cloth has many great uses today.

Dec 082009

Pashmina scarves also known as cashmere scarves are made of wool derived from the pashmina goat indigenous to the Himalayas. Having its roots in the 15th century Kashmir today, these shawls are marketed throughout the world.

Being famous for its warmth and soft feel this gauzy and open weave fabric can be dyed and spun and knitted into clothing of all sort including scarves.

Today, the most common blend of cashmere fabrics are 70% pashmina/cashmere with 30% silk and 50% pashmina/cashmere with 50% silk to enhance durability and strength.

These lightweight shawls drape well and are available in a variety of colors and sizes. Though the natural color of pashmina is white, gray and brown but it can be dyed into any color.

The price of a cashmere scarf can vary from a couple of dollars to thousands of dollars depending on the content and quality of pure pashmina wool.

Dec 062009

The falling temperature creates a demand for extra covering from head to toe.  Snood scarves are replacing caps and hats this season as they look more fashionable.  A snood is an ordinary scarf which can be worn like a hooded scarf covering the head against the blistering cold.

These fashion scarves can be knit from wool, made from a simple silk scarf or any other material such as cashmere, pashmina, velvet etc… You can attach accessories such as furs and fringes or even pompoms to make them into a luxury item.

This winter accessory can be of any length ranging from three feet and going up till six feet depending on how many times you want to wrap it around your neck, head and ears.  The general trend is to have very long snoods, wrapped around several times for extra protection and added style.

The color of a snood scarf or snood shawl can vary from a black scarf to a white scarf and anything else in-between such as a red scarf.  But the most hip color of the season is a purple scarf.

Buy lots of shawls and scarfs this season and enjoy wearing them as a snood scarf!

Dec 022009

I love wearing scarves and shawls.  Contrary to the traditional manner of wearing a women’s scarf as neckwear, headwear and as a shoulder wrap today’s modern woman wears the same piece of cloth as a trendy accessory.

Be it pashmina or a simple silk scarf you can tie it around a million objects and flaunt your style.

Use it as a hair ribbon to hold loose hair or simply wrap it around your neck or wrist as a necklace or bracelet.  When bored of your old jeans pass a scarf through the loops and enjoy a colorful belt.  Tie a scarf matching your shoes to an everyday handbag and wear it to work.  During outdoor fun you attach scarves to your umbrellas, keys and sunglasses and impress your friends.

Nov 252009

There are a numerous ways to tie a head scarf.  Try some of the following styles or invent your own.

The Dutch Crown

The Bun Scarf

Rossette Scarf

A Kelly Wraps

Braid Style

A Snood Shawls

The Butterfly Scarfs

Rapunzel Shawls

Jerusalem Twist Scarf

Ponytail Scarves

Ribbon Style Scarfs

Gypsy Wraps

The Crown Scarves

Nov 242009

Eid 2009 dates have been announced marking Nov. 28 as the day of celebrations and prayers.  Muslim all over the world are looking forward to celebrating eid ul adha with their loved ones.

Everyone wears their best clothing and visit friends and family.

Women enjoy eid time the most as it gives them an additional chance to indulge in their lust for a bigger wardrobe.  They shop a variety of clothing items ranging from scarves, dresses, shoes to anything their purse allows.

New designs of abayas are introduced in the market each year near the eid season as the demand is highest as this time of the year.

The trend for women’s scarves is also high as they fall under the hijab category and are mandatory for all Muslim women.  Women search for the best available shawls and  scarves including pashmina and silk.

Another important part of eid celebrations is feasting.  Lavish and extravagant meals are prepared and everyone is invited.

Nov 232009

Eid is a time of celebration and festivity for Muslim all over the world.  Eid ul fitar marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and eid ul adha is celebrated at the end of the pilgrim hajj.

Eid is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year as all friends and family get together and join in festivity.  Everyone anxiously waits to know when is eid so they can exchange gifts and greetings.

Scarves and shawls have become a popular eid gift item as eid this year happens to be during the winter season.  Demand for wool, pashmina and silk scarf of all sorts is on a high trend.  People enjoy giving and receiving gifts according to the weather and scarfs make a wonderful present as it is suitable for the young, elderly, men, women and all.

Nov 192009

We as humans have always adapted any mode of popular dressing of that particular time and enjoy making it our current style.

One of the most fashionable wear of all times has been the “scarf” and all generations have used it as an accessory of adornment.  It has served as a reflection of social and economic status and as a necessity of desirable clothing.

Scarves combine knitwear with warp and weave reflecting ethnicity on one hand and rebellious sporty trends on the other end.  In short, they make you create your own individual look and style by mix and matching fabulous patterns, shapes and colors to make you look beautiful.

Today, the scarf industry is a highly profitable business growing at a tremendous rate and has become a major component of the international fashion industry.  The rise of world-renowned fashion houses and fashion magazines has brought about new attractive styles of shawls and scarf accessories.  Pashmina and silk scarf have become a-la-mode and are used for a variety of purposes be it protection from the weather, birthday presents or as Christmas gifts.