TRENDY SILK KERCHIEFS / SILK BANDANAS

July 29, 2014

 

Did you know that “kerchief” comes from the old French word “couvre-chef” (literally “cover the head”)? A simple triangular piece of cloth, the kerchief known nowadays as a bandana or a bandanna, was made popular by the American cowboys and cowboys’ wives who would wear it on the head or around the neck to protect them from the harsh sun and the dust.

Cowboys wearing a scarf as a kerchief

 

Things have changed … Modern cowboys ride SUVs rather than horses! Yet neckerchiefs are back in trend: they are the little playful accessory which brings the perfect finishing touch to any simple outfit. Take on the trend and turn your fine silk scarf (click here to see all ANNE TOURAINE Paris square silk twill scarves) into a sophisticated neck scarf / bandana! You will enjoy it in the winter (knotted tightly around your neck, it will keep it warm) or in the summer as well (draped loosely around your neck, it will be the perfect lightweight scarf you need to enhance your look.

There is no simpler way to tie a scarf: fold your 36x36” silk scarf into a triangle – or, for a smaller neck scarf, use a 27x27” one. Bring the pointing triangle to the front then tie the two ends at the back of your neck with a double tight knot. Simple but lovely! Wear it inside your top, or on above it. Whatever you prefer, you will never go wrong! And it's such a great way to show your scarf design!

 Paris scarf, pink silk, by ANNE TOURAINE Paris™ tied as a kerchief

Paris New York silk scarf, blue color by ANNE TOURAINE Paris™ tied as a kerchief

French silk scarf by ANNE TOURAINE Paris™ tied as a kerchief over a jacket

Paris New York blue scarf tied as a kerchief over a red leather jacket

French silk scarf, vivid green, Chinese theme by ANNE TOURAINE Paris™ tied as a kerchief over a white blouse

Nautical scarf, white, by ANNE TOURAINE Paris™ tied as a kerchief

Blue silk scarf by ANNE TOURAINE Paris™ tied as a kerchief

Polka dot scarf, multicolor, silk, by ANNE TOURAINE Paris,  tied as a kerchief

White and brown scarf tied as a kerchief by ANNE TOURAINE Paris™

 

Be a modern and sophisticated cowboy and say yes to a silky kerchief!

 


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