Japanese Silk Scarves
1980s Japanese Scarves
1970s Japanese Scarves
1980s Japanese Scarves
1970s Japanese Scarves
1970s Japanese Scarves
1960s Japanese Scarves
1960s Japanese Scarves
1970s Japanese Scarves
1980s Japanese Scarves
1970s Japanese Scarves
1970s Japanese Scarves
1970s Japanese Scarves
1970s Japanese Scarves
1970s Japanese Scarves
1980s Japanese Scarves
1980s Japanese Scarves
1970s Japanese Scarves
1980s Japanese Scarves
1970s Japanese Scarves
1960s Japanese Scarves
1970s Japanese Scarves
Late 20th Century Japanese Scarves
1980s Japanese Scarves
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Scarves
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Scarves
1980s Japanese Scarves
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Finding the Right Scarves for You
We’ve long had a love affair with vintage and designer scarves. Every glamorous go-to ensemble deserves the lightweight finishing touch that can be added with this stylish, versatile accessory.
Scarves have held a distinctive place in the evolution of formal and casual wear for centuries. And although now firmly entrenched in western culture, the origins of this neckwear are global.
Egyptian Queen Nefertiti is known to have worn a finely woven scarf with a headdress, and Emperor Cheng of the Chinese Han dynasty presided over an army of warriors whose scarves denoted their rank. The idea of scarves as status symbols still persists; for example, silk scarves, which were favored by the upper class during the reign of Queen Victoria, are an out-of-reach luxury item, cost prohibitive for many consumers. However, the increasing diversity of available materials over the years has rendered this adornment more accessible since their early days.
Luxury houses and various designers helped elevate scarves and long, flowing wraps as a desirable fashion accessory during the 20th century.
Visionary Italian designer Emilio Pucci — the first fashion designer to enter the lifestyle market — introduced abstractions and dazzling psychedelic elements to scarves, while mid-century era multidisciplinary American artist Vera Neumann drew on Japanese techniques to create exuberant textile designs based on her paintings and drawings.
Established in Paris in 1837, Hermès didn’t start creating their famously decorative scarves until 100 years later, in 1937. Before long, the Hermès scarf, then crafted from strong imported Chinese silk, became an iconic work favored by actresses such as Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly, a lifetime enthusiast of the family-owned brand. Hermès has produced over 2,000 different scarf designs in the decades since Robert Dumas, Émile-Maurice Hermès’s son-in-law, crafted the first one.
On 1stDibs, find a broad selection of vintage scarves that includes flamboyant and colorful accessories designed by Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and more.
- Can silk scarves be framed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, silk scarves can be framed as art. For best results, enlist the services of a professional framer who can recommend the best type of mat and frame to protect the accessory. Find a variety of vintage silk scarves on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese scarves are called furoshiki and are traditionally made from silk or cotton. The scarves are used as wrapping, generally to wrap gifts and transport small items. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of traditional Japanese scarves from top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Herm�s is a high-end luxury brand and only uses the finest materials for all of its products. The classic carr� scarves are made of 100% silk and some of the brands other scarves are made of high-quality cashmere and silk. Browse a wide collection of Herm�s scarves on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Louis Vuitton silk scarves are made of 100% silk and entirely made in Italy. The iconic label began as a luggage and trunk manufacturer and was quite successful before branching out into handbags, clothing and accessories including the iconic scarf. Shop a collection of properly vetted vintage and new Louis Vuitton scarves from some of the worlds top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, most Fendi silk scarves are hand-rolled. Also called a rolled edge, rolled hem or rollover stitch, this technique gives a scarf a tight tubular edge secured by hand-applied stitches. You can shop a range of Fendi scarves on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Japanese silk robe is also known as a kimono, sometimes also called a wafuku or a gofuku. Traditionally these brilliantly colored robes are actually layered dresses that fold across the front and are held together with a cloth belt called an obi. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary kimonos from top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Japanese silk painting is identifiable by its depictions of everyday life and scenes that are abundant with detail. The red seal or chop can also help you determine the artist of the piece. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted Japanese silk paintings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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