If you cut any beautiful cloth in a beautiful shape and tie it around your neck, head or hips. It can be called as a scarf. Scarf is used in cold places to protect head and ears from cold. Now a days people are using it for style in all seasons. You will find scarves in every color and style.

It was Ancient Rome who invented scarf. But they invented it not to protect themselves from cold but to keep themselves clean. In Latin scarf is named as sudarium but in English its name is scarf only. It was used to clean sweat from face and neck and is largely used in deserted areas. Men used scarf to clean their face and neck and put it on their neck or tie it on their belts but now a days it has become the part of the fashion.

The most common type of scarves used is embroidered scarf, silk scarf, designer scarf, head scarf, neck scarf, animal paint scarf, cotton-linen scarf, kids scarf, velvet neck scarf, winter scarf, fur scarf, knit scarf, etc. These scarves are made by designers, woven, knitted or machine made or just simply handmade. Just have a look at some of the scarf styles.

Embroidered scarves have tradition looks and are handmade. It is its beautiful traditional embroidery which makes it different from other scarves. Embroidered scarves were used in Roman times. It is an extraordinary work of art done by experts. Commonly these scarves are used in hot weather but now people are stepping towards the embroidered scarves made of wool which is used in cold weather. It is becoming a favorite piece of knitted cloth to be worn with any dress. It gives comfort and ads style to the clothes. Wool that is used to knit these scarves is made from the fleece of sheep.

Handmade scarves are also a beautiful piece of art from fabric paint experts. It comes mainly in bright colors and everybody’s hot favorite. Painting is done on cotton, wool, chiffon, satin or georgette. Hand painted scarves are worn around neck, hips, head, as a beach dress and also matched with any type of cloth.

Silk scarves were originated during 1000 BC and were used by warriors of a renowned Chinese Emperor Cheng. They used it to protect themselves from cold in winters and now silk scarves are used full year. It gives comfort and looks stylish. And also helps in enhancing the personality.

Beaded scarves are made by using beads in scarves. In these scarves all colored beads are used but the most famous are white, black, golden and silver beads. It gives a beautiful and special look to the scarf. Different patterns are made using different size and color of beads on a piece of cloth. This gives a different style and is best used in parties with any type of clothing.

Whatever scarf you like and choose, it will always make your personality spark. It is a beautiful accessory worn both by men and women

Neck scarf is now becoming part of both men and women’s fashion. It comes in different styles and apparel for varied purposes that it shall serve. Or you can try mens scarves.