scarf arafatka

It is difficult to say how today's fashionistas could do without stylish accessories offered by modern manufacturers in a huge range. After all, even combinations of the most solid and sophisticated things look incomplete if they are not supplemented with a small detail, like a scarf.

And since we are talking about scarves, I would like to note that the phenomenon of these stylish accessories still cannot be explained by fashion experts. Simple pieces of fabric that differ in length, design, width and texture are not even a full-fledged element of the wardrobe, but they transform the image beyond recognition. Recently, young people have begun to pay attention to a special scarf model - arafatka. How is she different from others?

It's amazing, but just a few years ago, arafatka was not at all considered as a scarf. She was the most recognizable headdress in the world, and all because the Arabs constantly wore it as a national attribute. To prevent a long piece of black and white cotton fabric from flying off the head, it was held by putting a black hoop on the top of the head.

The thinnest and most pleasant to the touch matter, which perfectly protects the body from the sun, was appreciated by the inhabitants 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 in no way affect the fashion world.

It is interesting that the name "arafatka" has taken root in relation to this accessory only in Russian-speaking countries. In other states, four other names are used - kefiya, shemah, shemagh and Palestinian shawl.

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

But among the representatives of certain subcultures, a slightly different tradition was led. So, emo adored wearing black and pink arafats, as well as white and crimson models. Representatives of rock culture preferred monochromatic styles: black, swamp, blue and brown.

Young people who do not consider themselves to be separate subcultures use arafats as not only a stylish, but also a warming accessory. They choose models of different tones, ranging from plain: beige, purple, pink, red, yellow, ending with multi-colored ones with the image of stars, checks, polka dots, flowers, and so on.

Arafats are sewn today 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.

One of the most common ways is tying in the form of a tourniquet. To do this, the product is folded diagonally, and in such a way that the wide part is in front. The ends are wrapped in bundles and wrapped around the neck, tied at the back. To give the accessory originality, you can attach a badge or brooch to it.

A scarf-arafatka can also be tied in the form of a tie. To do this, it must be folded into a triangle and, wrapped around the neck, tied with two knots on the chest or at the chin. This way of tying can be called ideal for an everyday look.

Another way of tying is ideal for casuals 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 bridge of the nose. Next, the right edge should be applied to the left side of the neck, and the left edge to the right shoulder. Finally, the long end must be tucked into the resulting collar.

This question is usually asked by those who have purchased 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 layering, which is now in trend.By wrapping the fabric with a tourniquet and tying it around the neck several times, you can easily turn a classic arafatka into a stylish scarf.

Absolutely everyone can wear an arafatka as a scarf, but you should still learn how to choose the right style for your clothes:

• For business attire, it is better to pick up a small arafatka, tying it with a French square knot or bow.
• For everyday clothes, you can pick up a triangular arafatka and tie it in a cowboy style.
• When putting on a scarf under a jacket or jacket, keep in mind that the accessory should be lighter than the main tones of the image.
• It is better not to choose a scarf that is too bright, otherwise it will divert all attention to itself.
• Such an accessory should not be worn if the image already contains a huge amount of detail.

When choosing arafatki with a print, do not forget to take into account the features of your build. If you have a thin physique, it is better to choose accessories with a small print, and if you have a large one, with a three-dimensional pattern. And remember that the ideal is the arafatka model that goes well with all the elements of your wardrobe.