Scarves are nothing new as far as fashion accessories are concerned but by the many ways they are used as adornment and with the many kinds of knots they are tied with, they seem to be always a new trend. Even the like of Gisele Bundchen is smitten by the attraction of a scarf. In the old times, scarves were worn for cleanliness but today, they are worn for many different reasons but mostly for fashion statement in general.

For warmth, a thick scarf is normally chosen such as knitted ones made from wool and is usually tied around the neck to provide the much needed comfort against cold weather. As a protection, some women wear a scarf around their head to keep their hair free from dusts and to keep their hairdos intact while travelling. Sometimes, scarves are worn as a religious piece of garment during a service. In schools, scarves are part of uniforms giving schools a sort of identification. In sporting events, scarves are worn by athletes so that fans can easily identify them. In the fashion world however, this is where scarves are prominent. Made in different designs, colors, textures, sizes and materials, they are an important clothing accessory and no wonder that you will find celebrities like Gisele Bundchen sporting one.

The popularity of the scarf is so great that people found ways to come up with various techniques, styles and knots to wear it with. One such example is the popular Ascot knot that Gisele did with her scarf. This is the easiest way to tie a scarf as it is like simply being let hanging loosely around the neck where at a certain part before the ends are formed into a loose knot. It is one practical way to fashion it out as you strut down the street in style.

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