Feather Scarf or Stylish Boa

In the collections of modern designers, you can find not only practical accessories, but also pretty startling ones. They are usually worn for the sake of attracting universal attention, emphasizing the originality of the image and just solidity. One of the most extravagant accessories can be called a scarf of feathers, or as it is often called “boa”.

The lush and pleasant to the touch accessory made of feathers owes its name to the largest snake in the world - the boa boa. Translated from Latin, “boa” means a strangler, so such an association and name are quite logical. Like a large reptile, spud its victim, a fluffy scarf curls around the neck and shoulders of girls, showing their vulnerability and vulnerability.

It is not known exactly who first came up with the idea of ​​creating such an accessory, but, looking into the story, you can find a rather creepy fact. There is evidence that girls from ancient Rome loved to wear a live non-poisonous snake around their necks.

Such an action was caused not so much by decorative as by practical reasons, because the snake, like a cold-blooded animal, helped to quickly cool the body. Perhaps, over time, the habit of donning a snake around the neck has transformed into a desire to wear something no less unusual, but more beautiful.

The first boas in their traditional understanding appear on the necks of girls in the early 17th century. They are worn by admirers of bohemian life and aristocracy, but after two centuries, the popularity of this accessory reaches its apogee and becomes the main attribute of evening images. They prefer to wear boa as persons belonging to the royal society, and girls from simple families.

In the 20th century, a fanatical love for boa people close to the world of art began to be observed. Photos of famous singers, actresses and dancers of that time are a clear confirmation of this.

It is interesting that the design features of the boa are quite simple and even somewhat banal. Feathers and furs, painted in different colors, are simply glued together and fastened together in layers. The weight of a boa does not exceed 200 grams, and the smallest variants reach by weight only 65 grams.

It is precisely the number of layers, the gravity and pomp of a boa that their cost largely depends on, but since they can be created from different materials, the designers distribute them into categories:

1. Fur boa - are the most popular among the modern fair sex. Their main advantage is that they allow you to create a more elegant and solid image than an extravagant one, which means that even a status business woman can wear them. Ideal for a chic evening look in winter.

2. Swan-down boa - a lighter and more gentle version of the accessory, which can often be found in wedding images. The weightless texture of the product fits perfectly into the format of just such a celebration.

3. Ostrich feather boa - the most extravagant version of the accessory that fits perfectly into the shocking images. Such boas can be found on the shoulders of the stars of domestic show business.

As you can see, modern boas can be easily entered into almost any evening look.

Fashion designers are doing everything possible to make this accessory a universal attribute of solemn looka.

• Those who wish to stand out from the crowd and be remembered for a long time are offered bright models of boa - red, green, pink, yellow and so on.

• For admirers of retro style they create beautiful pastel shades.
• For persons who are not inclined to shock the public, they create black feather boas and elegant fur ones.

Interestingly, in addition to the traditional way of wearing boa around the neck, fashion experts now offer some more interesting options:

• Throwing a boa over one shoulder, you can create a rather elegant look, especially if it differs in a fur or fluffy feather texture.
• Throwing this accessory on both shoulders, you can add a riddle to the image and make it more unusual and refined.

But do not forget that this stylish decoration requires a certain care.

• Keep it better in a well-ventilated area and a special case, as well as as far as possible from heating appliances.
• It is also better to take care of moisture from the boa, otherwise it will lose its external presentability and will fade.
• If the accessory is very dirty, it is better to use dry cleaning services or use special care products.