Scarves - Style Accessories - History and Benefits!

By Agus Rahman


Style Scarves and Shawls! One of the most enduring style accessories that have never lost their appeal are scarves. Even through generations have worn them across some centuries. Worn for functionally over the world to provide warmth and protection against the bitter cold, or worn for its religious and cultural significance... their use of one has also evolved into other purposes.

A Short Background:

, the use of the scarf is not a modern thing. These people probably got that notion from chic culture or from modern and high style circles where the use of the scarf has not lost its appeal. In the ancient days, particularly during the time of the Greeks and also the Romans... the use of the shawl had been in wide practice. People during those days called the scarf-shawl as the sudarim which literally means a sweat cloth. People were wearing them to absorb perspiration while working or traveling during hot weather.

During the Middle Ages and all the way through the Renaissance period, they have been used by the nobility to signify their upper social strata and class. This was attributed to the opening of trade routes from the Far East and China... which brought along exotic products, fabrics and materials including the finest of silks. During those days, only the ultra rich and nobility could afford them. Silk exudes the highest natural shine and sheen that any natural fiber can provide. It was the choice material for this clothing after that and it's still the most sought after material now.

Social Significance of Scarves:

Western culture has produced use of this accessory either as fashion accessory or as protective dress up according to the weather. In other cultures, it is used extensively due to its religious and cultural significance. A classic example is the scarf or the hijab worn by lady in Muslim culture as a sign of modesty as described in their holy texts. The headgear is part of their outer dress called the abaya,... however , has evolved in a few countries to different other colours and materials.

The Benefits of Using Scarves:

They are worn due to two primary purposes: for functionality and practical use.

Functional use is basically concerning the weather or exposure to the factors while outside. They can be used to give extra warmth, particularly during the winter season which will require extensive use all over the day. Even if it's not winter, going out on a cold and windy night would require the added warmth of a scarf wrapped around the neck

. Another benefit that may be derived from scarves is the protection for the hair or the head itself against the elements, dust or the wind. This is excellent specifically if you are riding on a convertible or crossing the waterway or a lake on a ferry boat.

Of course,, flair and style sense that it can add or enhance to a dull or drab costume or dresses that you might have at the moment. The addition of simple neckerchiefs or ascots might make wonders to a dress, or you might be more adventurous and wear a bandana or head scarf which will drastically change the way you gaze in just a short instant.

Scarves might be worn using any style you want and in combination with any wardrobe that you have, as long as the styles matches or complements with one another. There are endless possibilities and you as a wearer can benefit from all that.




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