Scarf arafatka

It is difficult to say how the current fashionistas could do without the stylish accessories offered by modern manufacturers in a huge range. After all, even a combination of the most good and exquisite things look unfinished, if they are not supplemented with a small detail, like a scarf.

And since we started talking about scarves, I would like to note that fashion experts still cannot explain the phenomenon of these stylish accessories. Simple pieces of fabric, differing among themselves in length, design, width and texture, even a full-fledged element of the wardrobe are not, but they transform the image beyond recognition. Recently, young people began to pay attention to a special scarf model - Arafat. How is it different from others?

This is amazing, but just a few years ago, Arafat was not at all treated as a scarf. She was the most recognizable headdress in the world, and all because she was constantly worn by the Arabs as a national attribute. To keep a long section of black and white cotton fabric from the head, they would hold it, putting on a black hoop at the top of the head.

The thinnest and pleasant to the touch matter, which perfectly protects the body from the sun, was appreciated by residents of other states, and soon by fashion designers, which led to a lot of controversy. Some simply associated this accessory with politics and believed that it had no place in the fashion industry, while others, on the contrary, stated that politics should not influence the fashion world in any way.

Interestingly, the name "Arafatka" stuck in relation to this accessory only in Russian-speaking countries. In other states, four different names are used - kefia, shemakh, shemagh and a Palestinian headscarf.

A little away from history, I would like to consider a scarf-arafatka in the context of modern fashion. Over time, designers systematically modified this accessory in design and practical terms. The classic version of the scarf, as before, is the model of black and white color with a medium print.

But among representatives of certain subcultures, a slightly different tradition has been practiced. So, emo loved to wear black and pink arafatka, as well as white-crimson-colored models. Representatives of rock culture preferred monophonic styles: black, marsh, blue and brown.

Young people who do not consider themselves as separate subcultures use Arafat as not only a stylish, but also a warming accessory. They choose models of different tones, ranging from monochromatic: beige, purple, pink, red, yellow, to multi-colored - with the image of stars, cells, peas, flowers, and so on.

Arafatka today is sewn not only from cotton, but also from wool, as well as viscose and synthetics, which necessarily affects the density of the product. But the biggest advantage of these accessories is that the final perception of the image depends on how they are tied. And they can be tied in different ways.

Tying in the form of a rope is one of the most common ways. For this, the product is folded diagonally, and in such a way that the widest part is in front.The ends are wrapped with bundles and wrapped around the neck, tied at the back. To add originality to an accessory, you can attach an icon or brooch to it.

Scarf-arafatka can be tied in the form of a tie. To do this, it is necessary to fold the triangle and, wrapped around the neck, tie two knots on the chest or chin. This way of tying can be called ideal for a casual look.

Another way of tying is ideal for non-formals and people who want to protect their chin from the wind. It is necessary to spread the fabric on a flat surface and fold it into a triangle, then take the product by the corners and attach it to the nose. Further, the right edge should be applied to the left side of the neck, and the left edge - to the right shoulder. At the end, the long end must be tucked into the resulting collar.

This question is usually asked by those who have acquired a traditional arafatka, designed to be worn on the head. The fact is that the classic types of accessories are made longer and wider in size, so at first it seems that they cannot be tied around the neck. And yet, the length of the fabric can easily be compensated by the multi-layered, which is now in trend. Wrapping the fabric with a cord and tying around the neck several times, you can easily turn a classic Arafatka into a stylish scarf.

As a scarf, arafatka can be worn by absolutely everyone, but choosing the right style for clothes should still be learned:

• For business attire, it is better to pick up a small arafatka by tying it with a French square knot or a bow.
• For everyday clothes, you can pick up a triangular arafatka and tie it in a cowboy style.
• When putting on a scarf under your jacket or jacket, keep in mind that the accessory should be lighter than the basic tones of the image.
• Too bright scarf is better not to choose, otherwise it will distract all attention to itself.
• This accessory should not be worn, if the image and so there is a huge amount of detail.

Choosing arafatki with a print, do not forget to take into account the peculiarities of your build. If you have a slim build, it is better to choose accessories with a small print, and if large, with a three-dimensional pattern. And remember that the ideal is that model of arafatka, which is well combined with all the elements of your wardrobe.