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The scarf has very deep roots in history. Most tribal societies in regions where the climate warranted it wore some form of rag or cloth to protect their neck and throat and gradually this very functional garment also began to act as a badge of tribal membership. The ancient Romans too used a “sudarium” – Latin for “sweat cloth” – to wipe their faces and necks, especially after a good session in the baths. Eventually, the scarf became a more formal Roman man’s fashion accessory, which they knotted to a belt or wore around the neck.

So contrary to what you might have thought, men first used the scarf as a practical garment, a superbly theatrical prop and a badge of clan loyalty. Women only gradually adopted this fashion trend, but they’ve stuck to it through the ages which is probably why women’s scarves are more the norm. Scarves have featured strongly in the character of heroes and icons throughout history up to the modern day. Biggles (or any World War I fighter ace) was never seen without his silk scarf, stiffened in the breeze as he hunts the heinous Hun in the skies. Tom Baker, for many the definitive Dr Who, had a 13 ½ foot long scarf that was eventually trimmed down to a more modest 12 feet for most of the series.

Designer scarves as a badge or a signifier of belonging to a group have equally lengthy traditions. Wool scarves were used as insignia of rank for the warriors of Emperor Shih Huang Ti of China while 17th century Croatian soldiers wore scarves – cotton for the foot soldiers and silk for the officers – to denote rank and regiment. These garments were called “kravate” and were copied by the fashion conscious French to eventually become the “cravat”. Even today, the scarf has overt tribal significance, most obviously seen in any holiday hot-spot bar. Just look at the ceiling and you’ll see scarves in the colours of virtually any football team you care to name. Whether you’re a red, blue, green or stylish Madridista, the club scarf is mainly worn to declare your loyalty – and at an average price ranging from £10 to around £30 most fans are prepared to buy them to make that statement.

So what does a scarf costing around £300 – £400 say about you? Well, that you’re not short of disposable income for a start, but if you chose Hermes Scarves for example, it strongly implies excellent taste and sense of style as well as deep pockets. Hermes was founded in 1837 by saddle maker Thierry Hermes. It specialised in saddles and leather goods during its early years with scarves only introduced to the collection in the 1930s. Each is still hand printed using multiple silk screens for every colour, with rich, opulent designs. They have become a favourite of the world’s fashion elite, including many members of European royal families, but despite their price tag, they too are just as much a “badge of tribe” as the £7.99 “Manchester United Pride of the North” acrylic number raised every Saturday by the proles of Old Trafford.

The variety of design patterns of silk women’s scarves have really no limits. For any artist a new scarf is like an empty canvas. An artist paints a scarf like a painting, and every design comes out unique to them. If all scarves are painted by an artist, even if stencils are used, each scarf is a unique piece - there's no other alike. The colors on silk appear unlike on any other fabric. The play of light with colors is what really reveals the original idea of the artist.

It is common for artists to use a wide variety of colors. The play of colors is usually the key to what makes a scarf beautiful, that is especially obvious on abstract pattern scarves. Abstract art patterns are also commonly used along with other patterns, such as flora patterns, flowers, butterflies, waterfalls and similar. Also often we see ancient patterns which pay tribute to the roots of silk scarves. Ancient patterns usually include Chinese motives.

In ancient China, the scarves used to be painted with patterns of religious and nature themes. Others would include imperial marks or Chinese hieroglyphs. The latter are popular patterns that are classified under ancient patterns. The old spirit that these patterns imply as well as the luxury is what makes such scarves attractive. Ancient pattern design scarves are very often used not only to wear but as decorations as well.

So what kind of design pattern would fit your liking? It depends on what you like. But if you are looking to use the scarf casually or for official attire, probably the best idea is to go for abstract art women’s scarves. Such scarves have only one idea - play with colors, and they are not too intrusive. However, because almost any kind of scarves use the play with colors, you may be able to get away with more specific patterns, such as butterflies, flowers or even ancient patterns.

Silk is a remarkable material for its features that closely resemble those of your skin. Silk is soft and slick, retains moisture and doesn’t absorb heat – these features make silk a perfect material in summer and winter. Its unique features keeps your skin temperature without getting hot nor cold. The silk is mild for sensitive skin and doesn't irritate it because it doesn't absorb the moisture. Not only does the silk looks good but it feels good as well.

Before coming to our wardrobes, silk women’s scarves aremanufactured by an artist or in a specialized garment factory. There are two parts in the process of making silk scarves. First is picking the material, the second is painting it. In factories this process is automatic, the premede templates are used to print on the silk fabrics.

Meanwhile, manual work needs more thoroughness, and the end result is of a higher quality as a rule. Scarves made by artists tend to be more expensive then the scarves manufactured in factories. Manual manufacturing process begins by picking a piece of silk fabric. Different artists take each own angle of painting. Some artists use their stencils to paint the patterns. Other artists paint directly on the silk like a painting.

A scarf is finished by drying it and letting the paint to soak in; only then the real colors are revealed.

Due to the nature of silk, paint spreads equally on both sides of the textile and retains equal color richness on both sides. That's one of the reasons why silk scarves are so liked by women and can enrich anyone's wardrobe for any season.

The modern process of silk manufacturing is cheaper then ever before so it makes silk available to everyone. Silk, that once was the exclusive privilege of the emperors is no available to everyone. That’s what makes silk women’s scarves such a trend.

Silk is a well known natural fiber that is produced by silk worms. The common knowledge is that silk comes only from China, however, it is produced almost in every continent of the world. Besides China, the second biggest silk producer is India, Brazil is also a big producer, as well as several other countries in different continents. Little does anyone know that in fact it was in Europe when during the Industrial Revolution silk manufacturing has made this material widespread.

Silk clothes and accessories were exclusively used by high class people and it as a sign of their class. Only later it was adopted more widely. One thing still remains – silk is very much appreciated by women. Silk clothes and accessories, such as women’s scarves were always eagerly worn.

Women’s scarves are simple yet exceptionally beautiful silk products. Silk is a mild and slick material, it’s mild to the skin, it preserves the temperature and retains moisture. When worn silk, it is immediately warm in winter and cooling in summer. So for any occasion, a scarf not only adds a beautiful element to the outfit but feels comfortable too. The richness of colors painted on silk leave no doubts about its beauty, and since the artists work with silk as they would paint a painting on a canvas, the result is often a real masterpiece.

Silk scarves were important part of women’s attire thousands years ago and is important today. They are loved by women and admired by men. And while some silk scarves can be expensive as works of artists, mainstream scarves are quite affordable to anyone. You can pick from variety of astonishing designs right on the Internet.

It’s hard to imagine modern fashion without silk scarves. Women’s scarves are very popular and will continue to be popular. Any woman appreciate them as a gift and more often than not, they imply royalty and luxury. It is a piece of art and anyone who likes art is keen on having a few of these scarves if not to wear, then to put them on view as a decoration.