Archive for ‘Silk Scarves in Women Life’

September 24, 2010

What Do Hand Painted Silk Scarves and Shawls Say About Their Wearers?

Through the eyes of the onlooker, everything that we wear says something about us as an individual. Clothes, jewelry and make-up, and even the accessories that we either wear or carry all make a personal statement which others will interpret.

Picture for a moment a woman wearing an old pair of sneakers and sweatpants. If you saw her working in her garden, you probably would not bat an eyelid. If you saw her collecting her children from school, it might cross your mind that she was very busy and did not have time to change. In most other situations though, your impression would quite likely be that she was the type of person who did not really take much care with her appearance.

Now think about a woman wearing a stunning hand painted silk scarf or shawl. Whether she was in the workplace, at the mall, taking a stroll through the park, eating at a nice restaurant or stepping from a limousine on to a red carpet, your impression would almost certainly be one of elegance, sophistication and style. She would probably strike you as someone who appreciated luxury and was self-assured enough to feel that she deserved it, and you would probably also get a strong sense of her individuality.

One of the things about the impressions that others get of us is that they tend to treat us according to those views. If the woman in the sneakers and sweatpants walked into a high-class store, for example, the assistant would very likely take one look at her, consider the chances of making a sale extremely low and be quite keen to usher her right back out of the door. If the lady in the hand painted silk scarf or shawl were to enter, however, she would attract much more positive attention, even if the scarf or shawl were accompanied by nothing more than a pair of jeans and a sweater.

Very few women have an unlimited budget to work with when it comes to clothes and accessories and, in many cases their budgets will be quite small. That does not have to mean, however, that they have to exude anything less than style and class. Worn with or over even plain, simple and inexpensive items of clothing, a sumptuous handmade silk scarf or shawl can elevate an outfit from the ranks of the decidedly average and unremarkable to those of high-class elegance – and it can do it without breaking the bank.

Although fabulous silk scarves in particular have been the signature of many a celebrity, these stunning accessories are worn by ordinary women of all ages and around the world to help them stand out as fashionable ladies of refinement and sophistication. Whatever the occasion and in whichever style they are worn, they declare that the wearer understands and appreciates quality and is not prepared to settle for anything less. Isn’t that how you would like to be viewed…as a woman of taste?

Julie-Ann.

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August 13, 2010

Silk Scarves and Dance

The appeal of silk scarves, one of the favorite accessories for women around the world, does not just lie in their ability to brighten up regular attire and lend a sense of elegance and sophistication to an outfit. In the world of dance they also play another couple of vital roles, firstly as part of the costumes which are worn by dancers, and secondly as ‘props in a range of traditional dances and other activities.

When we think in terms of the occasions when silk scarves are used in dance, probably the first thing to come to mind is the traditional middle Eastern belly dancing, which is believed to have originated centuries ago as a dance to the goddess of fertility but became more popular during the 1700s and 1800s. The dance, which involves the movement of isolated parts of the body such as the stomach, chest, hips and shoulders, in some cases not only sees the dancer wearing a hip scarf which is often decorated with coins, but also using a silk scarf or veil as a prop which the dancer uses throughout her routine.

Filipino dancing is another type of dance which uses scarves, but this time the role that they play is in expressing emotion. Self-sufficiency, control of emotion, disgust and anger are all expressed by particular movements of two scarves which are held in each of the dancer’s hands.

As anyone will know who has watched a gymnastics display, gymnasts typically use a whole range of props such as balls, hoops, ribbons and wands, and women’s scarves are another essential item which many incorporate into their routines to add extra interest and better display their skills. School children are often provided with them too, in dance and movement classes to encourage them to use their imagination and express emotions. Even cheerleaders have been known to incorporate them into their displays.

Of course, for some of the more energetic activities, a plainer and more functional type of scarf is probably more appropriate, but for certain types of dancing, and particularly dances which are used for the purposes of expression and which show off the beauty and skill of the dancer, a hand painted silk scarf can add wonderfully to the display. The light, soft 100% pure silk fabric is perfect for producing the desired movements and the stunning unique hand painted designs can increase the overall effect immensely. With such a wide range of themes to the designs, dancers can even choose a theme which correlates in some way with the dance itself.

The strong colors which are used in the creation of flowing handmade silk scarves makes them perfect for all kinds of dancing displays, whether they are being worn or used as a prop. Scarves which use either gentle pastels or strong, bold hues can be chosen according to what the dancer is trying to express, but whichever is the case, a beautiful silk scarf can add color and interest to any dancing display.

Julie-Ann.

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