A long, long time ago. In a galaxy far, far, away scarves were about more than just making a fashion statement and keeping you warm on those chilly winter nights. Back in the day, and I mean way back in the day, scarves were used for entirely different reasons. What are those reasons? you may ask. Well, let me tell you…
Ancient Egypt
For the Egyptians, scarves were seen as a symbol of social status. Queen Nefertiti is one of the first people said to have worn a scarf. She wore hers underneath her headdress.
Ancient China
Sculptures of Chinese warriors dating back to 1000 B.C. have been discovered, wearing scarves. Around 230 B.C., Chinese Empreror Cheng was said to have issued cloth scarves to his warriors as a symbol of their rank.
Ancient Rome
A linen cloth, known as sudarium, was used in the Roman Empire to wipe your face and neck after exercise. The name is Latin for sweat cloth, and these cloths soon became a popular fashion accessory for men and were worn around the neck, over the should, or tied to a belt.
17th Century Croatia
Similar to Chinese warriors, Croatian soldiers wore scarves that designated their rank in the army. Soldiers wore cotton scarves while the scarves worn by officers were made of silk.
18th Century France
The French referred to their scarves as cravats, from the Croatian word cravat. The color of the cravat was a symbol of where an individuals political loyalty laid.
How did the scarf go from an 18th century political symbol to a 21st century fashion necessity? Our timeline has the answers for you!
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