Scarves and Shawls for a Gift: Where to Buy in Ukraine?

Scarves, like shawls, are, on the one hand, one of the most traditional headgears imaginable for women. On the other hand, they do not cease to be relevant even now, the demand for them has not decreased, so they can still be seen in fashion collections. Although the scarf – It is an integral part of folk culture, as well as a frequent guest in folklore. Unlike many other traditional types of clothing, it was able to survive the transition of humanity to the industrial and post-industrial periods.

For example, no one wears a zhupan now, except at theme parties or for professional tasks such as a role in the theater. And finding one now is a problem, about the same as buying a meteorite. But you can easily find a headscarf in the Fama online store, and you can also choose from a variety of models.

The tradition of covering women's heads is very ancient and was widespread throughout the world in different cultures. Archaeologists have found figurines of women over 4,500 years old whose heads were covered. From Mesopotamia to Ancient Greece, this was a sign of a woman's high position in society. Conversely, slaves and prostitutes were expected to walk with their hair down.

This state of affairs was consolidated with the advent of Christianity and Islam. Neither religion contains strict and clear commandments that prescribe covering the head for women, and the relevant passages from the Bible and the Quran can be interpreted as a call to modesty. However, it has become an obligatory element, especially during religious services.

By default, it seems that headscarves were worn even when the ancestors of Ukrainians were one of the numerous Slavic tribes that did not know either writing or statehood. But in fact, they began to be used as an element of clothing starting from the 17th century. At that time, women of average means could buy woolen headscarves, and richer ones - silk ones. Before that, there was a turban in everyday life, which was something like a towel that was wrapped around the head. Its various types could differ from region to region. But one thing remained unchanged even when headscarves replaced tablecloths: the tradition of covering the head by women, especially married ones.

Headscarf as a gift

As already mentioned, headscarves are still a popular item of clothing for the head and not only. Silk scarves are bought to complement your look, as well as for going to church, for example, for a wedding or christening. This wardrobe item helps to keep warm, but most often it is still used for beauty. For example, a scarf can be folded so that it can be worn as a headband or tied in your hair. Another classic idea is to make a scarf into a neck accessory or decorate your handbag. In general, the number of ways to use it is limited only by your imagination!

Shawl for a gift

Shawls – are large scarves that could be used to wrap not only the head, but also most of the body. In fact, they are double scarves. They were first produced by craftsmen from Kashmir, an area that is currently being actively disputed between Pakistan and India. Therefore, initially people sought to buy cashmere shawls. They are made from the wool of local goats, and the material is so light and thin that a thread from it is about three times smaller than a human hair. Therefore, it is not surprising that buying such a shawl, especially if it is handmade, for example, crocheted, — This is a unique opportunity to make a luxurious gift.

Where to buy beautiful scarves and shawls?

But it is very important that such a present is of high quality, whether it is a silk scarf or a handmade shawl from Ukrainian craftsmen. In any case, it is worth looking at branded items to have a guarantee of quality. You can buy these scarves and shawls in the online store of elite gifts Fama.

Although the women's tradition of covering their heads is no longer so relevant, wearing headgear, as well as scarves and shawls, fortunately, is still with us. They have become a classic that can decorate any girl. Therefore, you can buy a wonderful scarf or a beautiful shawl to give your loved one a gift that will definitely be remembered.