Styles & Patterns
The various styles of women's velvet scarves include ascot; it is tied with the wide ends hanging over one another to form a knot; a stickpin holds it in place. Square scarf folded into a triangle and worn with the point in front and the knot in the back; ends may tie in the back or tie again in the front. Also known as a cowboy scarf. Cravat is the piece of fabric or a scarf tied around the neck; also sometimes another name for a necktie. Head wrap is any scarf tied to cover or adorn the head, including "babushkas" and turbans. Jabot is the ruffled, pleated, embroidered, or lacy trimming worn around the neck and muffler is usually oblong, worn around the throat. It can be woven or knitted; originally worn for warmth. We are leading suppliers of velvet scarves, embroidered stoles, poncho and velvet stoles.

Fabrics
Fabrics for scarves and shawls are unlimited. They include woven, knits, crochets, sheers, opaques, solids, prints, embroideries and laces. Silk, cotton, polyester, rayon, acrylic, nylon, wool, cashmere and metallics are used. Fine silk and challis scarves are screen printed with simple or intricate designs. Traditional patterns include paisleys, florals, animals, and geometrics. Colors and design change with fashion trends. Scarves and shawls are either square, oblong or triangular and of various sizes. The edges may be rolled, flat hemmed or fringed.