Tying Scarves

Scarf Styles:
Throughout history, scarves have been made from a variety of fabrics
-from heavy wool knits to fine silk weaves, patterned or plain - eachstyle appropriate to its setting or the fashion of the period. Today,fashion scarves are commonly made from silk, rayon or acetate, whichoffer a light weight, fluid movement, strength, and a shimmeringfinish. Other common fabrics for scarves are cotton and wool, whichmake for a slightly heavier scarf, with structure and often texturedfinishes.
      Scarves come in many sizes and shapes, and many aredesigned for specific uses. There are bandanas and kerchiefs which aresmaller in size (usually 14-16 inches [35-40 cm] on a side), to largeshawl-like scarves (which can be up to 48 inches [120 cm] on a side).There are square scarves, rectangular (or oblong) scarves, andtriangular scarves. Some scarves have hemmed edges, fringed edges, andfused edges. They can be batik dyed, tie-dyed, silk-screened, havewoven patterns, or solid colors. In short, the possibilities areendless.
Wearing Scarves:
Scarves canbe worn in a variety of ways: as head coverings, shawls, accent pieces,belts, and even as garments. They are truly versatile and can add flairto a style, or be used as a subtle accent. They can be tied, pinnedwith a piece of jewelry, or secured with specially designed accents.Below are some examples of ways to wear scarves to accentuate yourlook, the shape of scarf you will need and how to secure them.
Scarves as Headwear
Coveringthe head is one of the traditional purposes for which scarves have beenused. Some cultures' mores insist that women wear scarves to covertheir head as a matter of propriety, and in areas of the world wherethe climate is cold, women use scarves to protect their heads againstthe elements. Our concern here, however, is the use of scarves infashion.
      The scarf is still used to protect thehead/hairstyle, but it is just as important to look good in theprocess. Scarves have also gained popularity (because of theirfunctionality) among female cancer patients who have experiencedhair-loss as a result of chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments.