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Now an essential fashion accessory, scarves have a long history of use. The scarf is believed to have originated in Ancient Rome, when Romans used a sudarium - Latin for 'sweat cloth' to wipe their faces after exercise. The sudarium soon became the latest fashion accessory, hung around the neck or knotted as a belt. Similarly, Chinese sculptures dating back to 1000 B.C. appear to be wearing fringed squares of fabric draped over them.
Due to their sheer versatility, scarves have found their way into traditional dress the world over. In hot, dry climates scarves are used to keep sand and sun off the face, in cold countries they are wrapped around for warmth. As a traditional head-covering, scarves have become a part of modest dress in many cultures. Their visibility means that scarves are an easy way to identify a group of people. Scarves have long been used to signify allegiance, from military ranks and revolutionary movements to modern day sports teams and school uniforms.
Along the way, people have naturally realised that a scarf is a striking addition to any wardrobe. Women have long loved scarves as a great fashion accessory, whether brightly coloured, made from fine silks, embroidered or beaded with glittering gems.
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Ancient Rome is one of the first origins of the scarf, where it was not used to keep warm, but to keep clean. It was called the sudarium, which translates from Latin to English as "sweat cloth", and was used to wipe the sweat from the neck and face in hot weather. They were originally worn by men around their neck or tied to their belt. Soon women started using the scarves, which were made of cloth and not made of wool, pashmina, or silk, and ever since the scarf has been fashionable among women.[1]
Historians believe that during the reign of the Chinese Emperor Cheng, scarves made of cloth were used to identify officers or the rank of Chinese warriors.[1]
In later times scarves were also worn by soldiers of all ranks in Croatia around the 17th century. The only difference in the soldiers' scarves that designated a difference in rank was that the officers had silk scarves whilst the other ranks were issued with cotton scarves. The men's scarves were sometimes referred to as "cravats" (from the French cravate, meaning "Croat"), and were the precursor of the necktie[citation needed].
The scarf became a real fashion accessory by the early 19th century for both men and women. By the middle of the 20th century scarves became one of the most essential[citation needed] and versatile clothing accessories for both men and women.
In recent years, scarves have experienced a revival.[2]
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