Scarves

A scarf is a piece of fabric worn on or near the head or around the neck for warmth, cleanliness, fashion or for religious reasons. more...

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Usage

In cold climates, a thick knitted scarf (also called a muffler), often of wool, is tied around the neck to keep warm. This is usually accompanied by a warm hat and heavy coat.

In drier, dustier climates, or in environments where there are many airborne contaminants, a thin headscarf, kerchief, or bandanna 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. The cravat, an ancestor of the necktie and bow tie, evolved from scarves of this sort in Croatia.

Religions such as Islam promote modest dress among women; many Muslim women wear a headscarf often known as a hijab, and in Quranic Arabic as the khimar. Women in the Haredi Judaism community often wear a tichel to cover their hair. Several Christian denominations include a scarf known as a stole as part of their liturgical vestments.

Scarves as uniforms

Students in the United Kingdom traditionally wear academic scarves with distinctive colors identifying their university or college.

Colored scarves are traditional supporter wear for fans of association football teams across the world. These scarves come in a wide variety of sizes and colors and are usually made in a club's particular colors and may contain the club crest, pictures of hallowed players, and various slogans relating to the history of the club and its rivalry with others. In continental Europe many Ultras groups produce their own scarf designs.

As part of pre-match build-ups, fans will create a 'scarf wall' in which all supporters in a section of the stadium will stretch out their scarves between both hands creating a 'wall' of color, usually accompanied by a club anthem such as "You'll Never Walk Alone" at Liverpool F.C. & Celtic F.C. or "Grazie Roma" at A.S. Roma. This was initially a British phenomenon but has since spread to Europe and South America. Scarf wearing is also a feature of support for Australian rules football clubs in the Australian Football League.

Manufacture

The craft of knitting garments such as scarves is an important trade in some countries. Hand-knitted scarves are still common as gifts as well.

In haute couture, the French fashion company, Hermès is famous internationally for its scarves.

Trivia

Tom Baker's Fourth Doctor on Doctor Who had a 20+-foot-long scarf as a characteristic part of his wardrobe. Rupert the Bear is also a British cultural icon associated with a checked scarf.

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