Starting with the sudarium (a linen kerchief used by the Romans to wipe their necks and faces) the scarf is an ancient item in the history of European dress. Older yet, representations of fringed rectangles can be seen gracing Chinese sculptures which date back to 1000 years before Christ. Under the ancient Romans, the scarf developed into a variable and diverse men's fashion accessory, whether knotted to a belt or worn around the neck. The style was quickly adopted by the ladies. Over the centuries, these generous squares of silk have become the most versatile and varied of women's accessories.

In recent months the scarf has experienced a revival, once again the item most coveted by women around the world. As a head-covering, the scarf's appeal is characterized by an aura of elegance (scarves have ever been fundamental to film-divas' allure) and by its variability (tied under the chin, behind the neck or worn as a turban). Scarves have been worn tied at the wrist, and glamorize even something as functional as a handbag when tied around the strap).