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SCARFOLOGY

​​      Scarf History​
Ancient Rome is one of the first origins of the scarf, where it was not used to keep warm, but to keep clean. It was called the sudarium, which translates from Latin to English as "sweat cloth", and was used to wipe the sweat from the neck and face in hot weather. They were originally worn by men around their neck or tied to their belt. Soon women started using the scarves, which were made of cloth and not made of wool, Pashima or silk, and ever since the scarf has been fashionable among women.

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Historians believe that during the reign of the Chinese Emperor Chin, scarves made of cloth were used to identify officers or the rank of Chinese warriors.

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​In later times scarves were also worn by soldiers of all ranks in Croatia around the 17th century. The only difference in the soldiers' scarves that designated a difference in rank was that the officers had silk scarves whilst the other ranks were issued with cotton scarves. The men's scarves were sometimes referred to as "cravets" (from the French cravate, meaning "Croat"), and were the precursor of the necktie.
 

The scarf became a real fashion accessory by the early 19th century for both men and women. By the middle of the 20th century scarves became one of the most essential and versatile clothing accessories for both men and women.

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In recent years, scarves have experienced a revival

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      Scarf Care

 

Wash your scarf by hand with delicate fabric detergent.  Rinse in cold water and hang dry.  Iron on Silk setting to touch up. 

 

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§  If you’re storing scarves for a season (for example putting winter scarves away during summer), you should take extra steps in storing them to avoid damage from bugs, pets, and dirt. Always wash scarves before storing them for a season — food, makeup, or body odor can attract bugs and other damaging nuisances. Putting them into sealed baggies and in a plastic storage tub will protect them further and keep them looking new.

§  Keep your scarves away from direct sunlight, which can cause discoloration. Exposed areas of fabric will likely lighten and fade, while the areas underneath will stay vibrant.

§  If you have pets, take extra precaution when storing scarves. Cats and dogs alike love to make a bed out of a pile of scarves. And I’ve found my cat loves to bite and bat at scarf fringe.

There are special loops that you can use to hang your scarves for easy viewing.  There are special hangers that feature loops for storage in closets.  I just throw them in a big basket and keep some scarves in bags to protect them from dust & other contaminants like screaming kitties.

 

Scarf storage

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      About Our Scarves

 

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Screamin Kitty Scarves are beautifully dyed and painted on Devore Satin, Crepe De Chine Silk or Silk Chiffon fabric.  Our hems are hand rolled & we use dyes & paints that are vibrant and permanent.  Devore is the technique where by the satin pile is burnt out to give a shadowy textured feel and look to the fabric when acid dye or fiber reactive dye is applied to the fabric.  This technique is used for patterns on many of our scarves.  Our scarves are available in a variety of sizes and colors.  If you don’t see the color or style you’re looking for please contact us so we can attempt to accommodate your request info@screaminkitty.com.  Hope you love your screamin kitty scarf.

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Ways to tie a scarf video

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