Shawls

Shawls

Shawls are practical items of daily use, clothing accessories that serve as a cover of head or neck and also as a decoration. In practice, shawls are used for multiple purposes. Common shawls have square shapes, some shawls are also tricuspid which are mainly used to fix fractures. In an emergency they can serve as a makeshift bandage, tourniquet or headgear. Tricuspid shawls are used as a symbolic sign of belonging to specific organizations, such as a military unit, Scout Group etc.

Shawl along with scarf belong to the most frequently used fashion accessory. Shawl of 90 x 90 cm size can be wrapped loosely around your neck, tied over breasts, wrapped round head or made in an interesting blouse. Popular bandana of 50 x 50 cm size can be used like a pirate scarf. The biggest shawls, called pareo, are needful in summer, just tie them around your neck, forcing thus the surrounding gentlemen dream how sensual and seductive is your figure. Arise their imagination and expand circle of your devotees.

There are shawls in various sizes, colours and materials. Silk shawls have been classical for several thousand years, especially since Chinese recognized how silkworm cocoons are exceptional. Gradually, cotton and woolen shawls were added, among the most luxurious ones cashmere shawl rank - they are called pashmina and are usually larger. Currently the most popular shawls are called "Palestinian".

Up till now, the most recent hit is multifunctional shawls , which are called the shawl pipe or tunnel. It is a elastic tunnel of length about 40-50 cm in diameter of 20 or more centimetres. You can wear it around your neck, as a headband on your head, to cover your mouth with it in a dusty environment. Due to its flexibility it can be used as a hair rubber band or as a pirate scarf. Pipes are popular especially for men who appreciate them for their versatility.