Showing posts with label scarves. Show all posts
Showing posts with label scarves. Show all posts

Monday, August 4, 2008

Pure Pashmina Cashmere Scarves Wrap Stole

Pashmina is a type of wool that is very soft and obtained from the goat of Himalaya. The fleece of these goats has been used for make the high quality pashmina shawls. Pure Pashmina is also known as cashmere, which is derived from the old spelling of Kashmir.


The most form of marketing of "Pashmina" is the use of the man-made fabric viscose. This is not Pure Pashmina and will be nowhere near as warm or soft as the Real Pashmina. Some Vendors will go so far as using marketing as "viscose Pashmina". These are often sold for US$30 or less, so you may have to be the careful about the originality,quality or price that motivates your purchase.

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Jute Crafts from India

Indian jute handicrafts are famous all over the world. Skillled artists craft many items of daily practical use from jute fibre. Jute items are gaining popularity because it is the cheapest known natural fibre and is 100 per cent eco-friendly. Jute is used cheifly to make sacks and coarse cloth. The fibres are also woven into curtains, chair coverings, scarves, area rugs, and backing for linoleum.
West Bengal is the home of jute handicrafts from India. Craftsmen here create innumerable utilitarian items made from jute. A wide range of home decor and furnishings like cushion-covers, beautiful and colorful, jute floorings, table-covers, tea cozies etc, are also made from jut, Garments made out of woven jute fibre are gaining popularity. Jute fabrics are decorated with tie and dye, embroidery and blcok printing. Jute is also used for making baskets, mats and beautiful toys.

Monday, April 21, 2008

How To Wrap Scarf

A Scarf serves multiple purposes. A scarf can add glamor to a simple dress, touch a warmth on a cold day and protects hair from dust and sun rays in the summer. Whenever you wear a scarf remember that there are many ways to wrap a scarf. Its depend upon you which style suits on you and whatever you like.

how to wrap scarfNeck Scarf(Muffler) Style:

You can choose this style when you wear a long rectangular scarf. This is very easy and quick style and looks elegant with any type of dress. But basically you can wear it with salwar kameez.






how to wrap scarfPoncho Style:

This is the another style of wrap a scarf. This is also called poncho style. You can choose this style when you wear a large square scarf. Turn a scarf into a triangle.
Drape around your neck.



how to wrap scarfWrap Style:

For this style you have to choose a long rectangular scarf. In this style you wear the scarf around your whole body. This is very simple and quick style. This is also called shawl style or wrap style.




Friday, November 23, 2007

Hand Painted Silk Hair Scarf Women's Accessory

Hand Painted Silk Hair Scarf is extremely soft and flowing and can go well with western as well as oriental dresses. It remains a favorite with women of all ages. Indian silk scarves are often long and narrow, usually worn on or near the head, for warmth, fashion, cleanliness, or religious purposes. In dry, dusty climates, or in environments where there is a lot of airborne contaminants, a thin Silk Hair Scarf is often worn over the head to keep the hair clean. Over time, this custom has evolved into a fashionable item in many cultures, particularly among women.



Scarves in India have a significant place and traditional value. They are significant because they are considered a protector of women's integrity. Women's outfit in India is considered incomplete without a long Silk Hair Scarf. The fabric of a scarf can be cotton, chiffon, georgette, silk, net or sometimes mixed too. These are integral parts of the salwar kurta, lehenga, and churidar. With cultural exposure from Europe, these scarves found their way to the western wardrobes too.


Shalin India

Thursday, November 22, 2007

Designer Cotton Scarf Women Accessory


Cotton Scarf in tie dye print serve multiple purposes. It is an important part of the sundresses during summer season in India. It is light in weight and soaks sweat well. Colorful print on these scarves also makes them look very elegant. In summer, women in India generally wear light shade dresses. Block or tie and dye print scarves add a bit of color to otherwise very light dresses. Besides, these cotton scarves can alternate very well as sarongs for beach wear.
Indian Cotton Scarf is often long and narrow, usually worn on or near the head, for warmth, fashion, cleanliness, or religious purposes. In dry, dusty climates, or in environments where there is a lot of airborne contaminants, a thin scarf is often worn over the head to keep the hair clean. Over time, this custom has evolved into a fashionable item in many cultures, particularly among women. Scarves in India have a significant place and traditional value. They are significant because they are considered a protector of women's integrity. Women's outfit in India is considered incomplete without a long scarf. The fabric of a scarf can be cotton, chiffon, georgette, silk, net or sometimes mixed too. These are integral parts of the salwar kurta, lehenga, and churidar. With cultural exposure from Europe, these scarves found their way to the western wardrobes too.

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Silk Scarf Brocade Rectangular Womens Accessory

Brocade Rectangular Silk Scarfs are generally worn by Indian women on formal occasions. It has some extra shine coming from the metallic thread used in the fabric. The metallic thread provides some stiffness to the fabric and so many women also use these scarves as table runners.
Indian Brocade Rectangular Silk Scarfs is often long and narrow, usually worn on or near the head, for warmth, fashion, cleanliness, or religious purposes. In dry, dusty climates, or in environments where there is a lot of airborne contaminants, a thin scarf is often worn over the head to keep the hair clean. Over time, this custom has evolved into a fashionable item in many cultures, particularly among women. Scarves in India have a significant place and traditional value. They are significant because they are considered a protector of women's integrity. Women's outfit in India is considered incomplete without a long scarf. The fabric of a scarf can be cotton, chiffon, georgette, silk, net or sometimes mixed too. These are integral parts of the salwar kurta, lehenga, and churidar. With cultural exposure from Europe, these scarves found their way to the western wardrobes too.