Silk Scarves- A Fashion Accessory for every Season

Indian fashion has remained ever evolving when it comes to silk scarves because silk weaving has always been recognized as a traditional art in the history of Indian handicrafts. Over the past few decades the skilled Indian weavers, with their indigenous talent and art of weaving have made continuous efforts to improve and revive this almost vanished art and a beautiful accessory- the silk scarves.
Today, this beautiful fashion accessory, when worn correctly, can enhance any apparel. Silk scarves can be worn with different outfits for different looks, be it the chic casual look or professional look, the elegant look of evening party or the classy look for any concert. Ofcourse, with fashion designers creating new trends and style statements every other season, a lot of scarves with varied range of materials, shapes, sizes and colours have made their presence felt in the world of fashion. To name some of these, there are the embroidered scarves, pashmina scarves, beaded scarves, wool scarves, chenille scarves, cotton scarves, polyester, crocheted, viscose, velvet scarves and to name a few. But personally I feel, the scarves which have left a mark in the world of apparels and fashion are the silk scarves. It is the nature of the material that makes it capable of incorporating several patterns, colors and designs in it and giving out the unlimited possibilities of enhancing one’s persona and making a fashion statement.

Silk scarves are delicate, rich-looking and pretty and so they also make for a perfect gift item. It is for their smooth and luxurious fabric that they have always been linked with a classy, sensuous and elegant look. A nice collection of silk scarves can also help one don a new look every season without either compromising on fashion or spending a lot of moolah. Keeping away these stylish issues for a while, what makes silk scarves the most preferred accessory is the fact that silk is a natural fibre which is strong enough to be torn off easily as compared to cotton or any other synthetic fibre. As for its material, silk scarves are considered to be moisture- absorbent and so they help keep the body cooler in summers and warmer during winters. Most people like to wear bright silk scarves during twilight as its smooth and plain fabric helps reflect the bright colours which gives out a sensuous and luxurious look.As an integral part of fashion world, there are no specified rules when it comes to different styles for wearing silk scarves. Infact one is free to experiment and explore newer styles and wear it according to his or her likes. But one important point to keep in mind while playing with styles is that one should not push on too much as it may result in making silly style statements. These silk scarves can be folded into shapes of squares, triangles or rectangles to be worn as a headscarf (to protect the hairdo/head from cold), shawl, bandanna (kerchief), bow tie or as is normally the case, an accessory to be worn round the neck.
Silk Scarves are a timeless accessory which any woman would love to admire and to have an enviable collection of. All around the world, silk scarves have found a place of their own in women’s wardrobes. Wear silk scarves with a plain looking garment and they will breathe life in them. A good option is to wear a silk scarf that matches with the colour of eyes or make-up or that co-ordinates with your clothes. Silk scarves are such a fashion accessory that can be worn not only by women but by men as well. In every season, fashion designers come up with different styles of silk scarves that can enhance any casual or professional look, if accompanied well. And when it comes to men’s fashion, it is the silk scarves with sober and subtle colours and sometimes the dark hues (depending on the color of clothes) that take the priority.

Silk Scarves are easy to take care of, but that doesn’t mean that one can get careless to throw it anywhere after use. Pretty and delicate silk scarves should be folded with care and put in drawers or hanged safely in cupboards. Putting herb sachets help keep them fresh and safe from moths. Silk scarves need to be ironed at low temperature or dry-cleaned to give them a long life. Beautiful and sensual things when taken care of lasts for long and it seems like beautiful and sensual silk scarves are back in fashion to stay for long.