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What is a French scarf called?

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What is a French scarf called?
What a French scarf is called depends on its design. The word for a long rectangular French scarf made out of heavy material, such as genuine wool, is an écharpe. A lightweight scarf made of cotton, silk or other materials is a foulard. Find a diverse assortment of scarves from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
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Hermès Silk Scarf Noel au 24 Faubourg Christmas Snow Ball Orange
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Scarf Absolutely gorgeous, worn or framed, perfect for the holiday season. Print: "Noël au 24 Faubourg" Pattern: Hermès store of the 24 Faubourg Paris F...
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Early 2000s French Scarves

Burberry New with Tags Silk Puffer Scarf Wrap with Letter Logo
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous puffer wrap, scarf, shawl in bright orange with black lettering depicting Burberry's Horseferry logo and the year the company was established in London on the front, solid...
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2010s Italian Scarves

Hermès 1986 Foulard Soie Carre 90 Sauvagine en Vol Brown Silk Twill Scarf Hermes
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès square scarf, size 90, in silk twill, featuring the "Wildlife in Flight" motif by Carl de Parcevaux, a one-off production from 1986. The design is in pastel shades on a camel-...
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1980s French Scarves

Prada Vibrant Red Mongolian Lamb Stole, 2014 Collection, Made in Italy
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
An iconic and scenic stole by Prada, made of genuine Mongolian lamb, famous for its curly and voluminous effect. The piece dates from the 2014 collection, a season in which the fashi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scarves

HERMÈS shawl AUX PORTES DU PALAIS
Located in Rubiera, RE
HERMÈS mousseline silk shawl Aux portes du Palais Designed by Christine Henry 2008 100% silk - mousseline silk Copyright Hand rolled hem Tag care M...
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Early 2000s French Scarves

Hermès Chale Triangle a franges 1990s Cashmere and Leather Fringes Shawl Hermes
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Maxi Triangle shawl with fringes in tobacco-colored cashmere and long knotted fringes in matching leather. Approximately 200 cm wide x 100 cm high (excluding the 45 cm fringe)...
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1990s French Scarves

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