Do you like travelling? Are you interested in other cultures? Don't you think is fascinating and enriching to discover countries we are not familiar with? Thanks to fast and modern ways to travel, thanks to internet too, the planet seems a little bit smaller (!) everyday... It's never been so easy to open your mind and your eyes to other cultures!
Please join me for a quick but intense tour around the world.
Our first stop is Africa. Women there have a real talent for wrapping headscarves - So much talent that more and more western designers find inspiration in these multiple and amazing ways they can tie a headscarf.
African women believe that if they use the headscarf it is going to protect themselves of evil spirits. And also because it looks nice!!! The more skills they show in tying a scarf, the more fulfilled and proud they are.
In North Africa and Middle East, a scarf remains a strong a Islamic symbol. Let's remember though that in and around the Arabic Peninsula, men wear scarves too. Called the " keffieh" it was originally worn to protect from the sun and sand storms . Since 1940's it has become a political symbol for the Palestinians.
When the "Keffieh" inspires Balenciaga.
Other continent, other traditions and other style: In South America, a country is famous for it shoulder scarves: here is Bolivia! Colored like a rainbow, a poncho - As also called " Manta" is part of the traditional men's and women's costume. Made in Alpaca, it protects shoulders from the cold. Its colors and pattern also tell about the social class its owner belongs to.
Finally France and England, wearing a silk square scarf has no meaning other than being elegant and Fashionable!!!
Well, I also found another video that shows ways that you can wear some scarf in your short hair (if you have)
I hope you guys enjoy!!!
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