SCARVES
Materials:

Fabrics for scarves and shawls are unlimited. They include woven, knits, crochets, sheers, opaques, solids, prints, embroideries and laces. Silk, cotton, polyester, rayon, acrylic, nylon, wool, cashmere and metallics are used. Fine silk and challis scarves are screen printed with simple or intricate designs. Traditional patterns include paisleys, florals, animals, and geometrics. Colors and design change with fashion trends. Scarves and shawls are either square, oblong or triangular and of variouls sizes. The edges may be rolled, flat hemmed or fringed.



Styles:

Ascot: Originally a scarf or tie worn at the race track in Ascot, England. It is tied with the wide ends hanging over one another to form a knot; a stickpin holds it in place.

Bib: Square scarf folded into a triangle and worn with the point in front and the knot in the back; ends may tie in the back or tie again in the front. Also known as a cowboy scarf.

Bow: Oblong scarf tied into a bow.

Cheche: Knitted oblong scarf with the ends tied in knots.

Cravat: Piece of fabric or a scarf tied around the neck; also sometimes another name for a necktie.

Hacking: Oblong scarf folded in half lengthwise to form a loop then wrapped around the neck with the ends pulled through the loop.

Head Wrap: Any scarf tied to cover or adorn the head, including "babushkas" and turbans.

Jabot: Ruffled, pleated, embroidered, or lacy trimming worn around the neck.

Mantilla: Lace scarf worn over the head; adapted from one worn by Spanish women.

Muffler: Scarf, usually oblong, worn around the throat. It can be woven or knitted; originally worn for warmth.

Rosette: Narrow oblong of fabric tied at the throat with the ends twisted together and wound into a "rosette" shape; may also be used to finish a head wrap or a scarf sashed at the waist.

Ruana: Cape like covering that is open in the front and sides and overlaps at the neck; usually knee length or longer; may be worn belted.

Scarf: Decorative piece of fabric worn at or around the neck. It may be of varying sizes and shapes; square, oblong, triangular or circular.

Shawl: Square, oblong or triangular piece of cloth worn around the neck and shoulders; it is often fringed.

Stole: Long, straight scarf-like piece of cloth or fur worn by women in place of a coat.



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