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Vera Silk Scarf

Vera multicolor silk scarf
Vera multicolor silk scarf

Vera multicolor silk scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera multicolor silk scarf measures 15" x 64" finished with hand-rolled edges.

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1970s Japanese Scarves

Vera Whimsical "Beautiful Sunshine" Silk Scarf
Vera Whimsical "Beautiful Sunshine" Silk Scarf

Vera Whimsical "Beautiful Sunshine" Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera bold whimsical and colorful "Beautiful Sunshine" silk scarf with rolled edges, measures 25

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1970s Japanese Scarves

Vera Bold Abstract Print Silk Scarf
Vera Bold Abstract Print Silk Scarf

Vera Bold Abstract Print Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera's bold abstract print silk scarf measures 23" x 23" and finished with hand-rolled edges.

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1970s Japanese Scarves

Vera Bold Abstract Print Silk Scarf
Vera Bold Abstract Print Silk Scarf

Vera Bold Abstract Print Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera Bold Abstract print silk scarf measures 27" x 27" finished with hand-rolled edges.

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1960s Japanese Scarves

Vera Navy Green & White Silk Scarf
Vera Navy Green & White Silk Scarf

Vera Navy Green & White Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera wonderful combination of navy, green and white silk scarf measures 22" x 23" and finished with

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1980s Italian Scarves

Vera Bold Multi-Color Floral Silk Scarf
Vera Bold Multi-Color Floral Silk Scarf

Vera Bold Multi-Color Floral Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera bold multi-color floral silk scarf measures 22" x 23" and finished with hand-rolled

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1970s Italian Scarves

Vera Bold Multi-Color Abstract Silk Scarf
Vera Bold Multi-Color Abstract Silk Scarf

Vera Bold Multi-Color Abstract Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera's wonderful multi-color bold abstract silk scarf measures 24 1/2" x 25" with

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1970s Japanese Scarves

Vera "Multi Palsey in Blue" Silk Scarf
Vera "Multi Palsey in Blue" Silk Scarf

Vera "Multi Palsey in Blue" Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera Multi palsey in blue silk scarf measures 23" x 23", finished with hand-rolled edges

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1970s Japanese Scarves

Vera Bold Multi-Color Abstract Silk Scarf
Vera Bold Multi-Color Abstract Silk Scarf

Vera Bold Multi-Color Abstract Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera wonderful bold multi-color abstract silk scarf measures 31" x 32" and finished with

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1980s Italian Scarves

Vera Bold Multi-Color Abstract Silk Scarf
Vera Bold Multi-Color Abstract Silk Scarf

Vera Bold Multi-Color Abstract Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera bold multi-color abstract silk scarf measures 27" x 27" and finished with hand-rolled edges

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1980s Italian Scarves

Vera Yellow & Orange Color Block Silk Scarf
Vera Yellow & Orange Color Block Silk Scarf

Vera Yellow & Orange Color Block Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera Bold Yellow & Orange color block silk scarf measures 26" x 27" and finished with hand

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1970s Italian Scarves

Vera Fawn & Black Zebra Stripe Silk Scarf
Vera Fawn & Black Zebra Stripe Silk Scarf

Vera Fawn & Black Zebra Stripe Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera fawn and black zebra stripe silk scarf measures 24" x 24" and finished with rolled

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1970s Japanese Scarves

Vera Warm "Autumn Shades" Abstract Silk Scarf
Vera Warm "Autumn Shades" Abstract Silk Scarf

Vera Warm "Autumn Shades" Abstract Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera wonderful warm "Autumn Shades" abstract silk scarf accented with hand-rolled edges

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1970s Japanese Scarves

Vera "Shades of Blues Floral" Silk Scarf
Vera "Shades of Blues Floral" Silk Scarf

Vera "Shades of Blues Floral" Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera wonderful "Shades of Blues Floral" silk scarf accented with zig zag borders measures 29" x 29

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1980s Japanese Scarves

Vera Multicolor Striped "Lizard" Print Silk Scarf
Vera Multicolor Striped "Lizard" Print Silk Scarf

Vera Multicolor Striped "Lizard" Print Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera's multi-colors of browns, olive, and deep turquoise wonderfully accents the "Lizard

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1960s Japanese Scarves

Vera Bold Multi-Color "Moon" Silk Scarf
Vera Bold Multi-Color "Moon" Silk Scarf

Vera Bold Multi-Color "Moon" Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

This wonderfully bold multi-colors of purple, tangerine and plum set with a "Moon" in silk measures

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1970s Japanese Scarves

Vera "Shades of Plum & Browns" Palsey Silk Scarf
Vera "Shades of Plum & Browns" Palsey Silk Scarf

Vera "Shades of Plum & Browns" Palsey Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera "Shades of Plum & Browns" palsey print silk scarf measures 30" x 31".

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1970s Japanese Scarves

Vera "Burst of Tangerine & Orange Floral" Silk Scarf
Vera "Burst of Tangerine & Orange Floral" Silk Scarf

Vera "Burst of Tangerine & Orange Floral" Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera wonderful "Burst of Tangerine & Orange Floral" Silk scarf is finished with hand-rolled edges

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1970s Japanese Scarves

Vera Multi-Lavender, Olive, Yellow & Blue Silk Scarf
Vera Multi-Lavender, Olive, Yellow & Blue Silk Scarf

Vera Multi-Lavender, Olive, Yellow & Blue Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera Multi-Lavender, Olive, yellow & Blue silk scarf measures 23" x 24", and finished

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1970s Japanese Scarves

Vera Bold Bright Colorful Fuchsia Abstract Silk Scarf
Vera Bold Bright Colorful Fuchsia Abstract Silk Scarf

Vera Bold Bright Colorful Fuchsia Abstract Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera's wonderfully bold, bright and colorful fuchsia abstract silk scarf measures 15" x

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1970s Italian Scarves

Vera Red, White & Blue "Triangle Print" Silk Scarf
Vera Red, White & Blue "Triangle Print" Silk Scarf

Vera Red, White & Blue "Triangle Print" Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera's red, white and blue "Triangle Print" silk scarf measures 22" x 22"

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1970s Japanese Scarves

Rare Vera Multi-Color Block "Sun" Silk Scarf
Rare Vera Multi-Color Block "Sun" Silk Scarf

Rare Vera Multi-Color Block "Sun" Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Rare Vera multi-color block "Sun" silk scarf measures 27" x 27" and finished

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1970s Italian Scarves

Vera Multi-Color "Stripes and Swirls" Silk Scarf
Vera Multi-Color "Stripes and Swirls" Silk Scarf

Vera Multi-Color "Stripes and Swirls" Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera wonderful multi-colors of lavenders, browns, and ivory "Stripes and Swirls" silk scarf

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1980s American Scarves

Vera Bold Multi-Color Vivid "Starburst" Silk Scarf
Vera Bold Multi-Color Vivid "Starburst" Silk Scarf

Vera Bold Multi-Color Vivid "Starburst" Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera wonderfully bold and vivid multi-colors of deep violets, fuchsia, pinks and reds and

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1970s Japanese Scarves

Vera Ivory and Tangerine "Ladies Beneath Tree" Silk Scarf
Vera Ivory and Tangerine "Ladies Beneath Tree" Silk Scarf

Vera Ivory and Tangerine "Ladies Beneath Tree" Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera wonderful ivory & Tangerine "Ladies Beneath Tree" silk scarf accented with hand-rolled edges

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1970s Japanese Scarves

Vera "Gold-Piece Collection" Bold Multi-Floral Silk Scarf
Vera "Gold-Piece Collection" Bold Multi-Floral Silk Scarf

Vera "Gold-Piece Collection" Bold Multi-Floral Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera "Gold-Piece Collection" bold multi-floral silk scarf is finished with hand-rolled edges

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1970s Italian Scarves

Vera Brown Center with Multi-Floral Border Silk Scarf
Vera Brown Center with Multi-Floral Border Silk Scarf

Vera Brown Center with Multi-Floral Border Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera wonderful combination of multi-color floral border accented with a warm brown center silk

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1970s Japanese Scarves

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Rare Vintage Vera Scarf - 1960's - 100% Silk
Rare Vintage Vera Scarf - 1960's - 100% Silk

Rare Vintage Vera Scarf - 1960's - 100% Silk

By Vera

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Presented here is a beautiful vintage scarf from Vera from the 1960's. The scarf is hand rolled and

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1960s Japanese Scarves

Vera "Rainbow Abstract" Silk Scarf
Vera "Rainbow Abstract" Silk Scarf

Vera "Rainbow Abstract" Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera "Rainbow Abstract" silk scarf measures 45 inches by 15 inches. Rolled edges needs to be

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1970s American Bandannas

Vera blue & white silk scarf
Vera blue & white silk scarf

Vera blue & white silk scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera wonderful bold blue and white silk scarf measures 14" x 43" finished with hand-rolled edges.

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1970s Japanese Scarves

Vera Silk Chiffon Cream Floral Scarf
Vera Silk Chiffon Cream Floral Scarf

Vera Silk Chiffon Cream Floral Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera's silk chiffon scarf measures 31 1/2" x 29 1/2". With wonderful prints of flowers in shades of

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1960s American Scarves

Vera multi-color floral print silk scarf
Vera multi-color floral print silk scarf

Vera multi-color floral print silk scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera multi-color floral print silk scarf measures 15" x 43".

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1960s Japanese Scarves

1960s Vera Neumann Silk Scarf
1960s Vera Neumann Silk Scarf

1960s Vera Neumann Silk Scarf

By Vera Neumann

Located in Port Hope, ON

Lovely multi striped silk scarf in purples, blue and green, with nice hand rolled hems. In very

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1960s Japanese Scarves

Vera's Shades of Bronze Abstract "Waves" Silk Scarf
Vera's Shades of Bronze Abstract "Waves" Silk Scarf

Vera's Shades of Bronze Abstract "Waves" Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera's wonderful shades of bronze abstract "Waves" silk scarf with hand-rolled edges

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1980s Italian Scarves

Vera's Pink Border "Vintage Spring Blooming" Silk Scarf
Vera's Pink Border "Vintage Spring Blooming" Silk Scarf

Vera's Pink Border "Vintage Spring Blooming" Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera's wonderfully soft pink borders "Vintage Spring Blooming" silk scarf finished with rolled

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1980s American Scarves

Vera Gray with Multi Palsey & Snowflakes Silk Scarf
Vera Gray with Multi Palsey & Snowflakes Silk Scarf

Vera Gray with Multi Palsey & Snowflakes Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera gray with multi palsey & snowflakes silk scarf measures 26" x 26", and finished

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1970s Japanese Scarves

Vera Turquoise & Lime 'Abstract Palsey" Print Silk Scarf
Vera Turquoise & Lime 'Abstract Palsey" Print Silk Scarf

Vera Turquoise & Lime 'Abstract Palsey" Print Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera whimsical turquoise and lime 'abstract palsey' print silk scarf is finished with hand

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1970s Japanese Scarves

Vera Rich Shades of Brown Hues Abstract Silk Scarf
Vera Rich Shades of Brown Hues Abstract Silk Scarf

Vera Rich Shades of Brown Hues Abstract Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera wonderful multi-shades of brown hues bold abstract silk scarf accented with hand-rolled

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1980s Japanese Scarves

Vera Bold Red, White And Blue "Swirls" Silk Scarf
Vera Bold Red, White And Blue "Swirls" Silk Scarf

Vera Bold Red, White And Blue "Swirls" Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera wonderfully whimsical bold red, white and blue "Swirls" silk scarf is finished with

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1970s Japanese Bandannas

Pop Mod 1960's Vera Pink & Orange Silk Scarf
Pop Mod 1960's Vera Pink & Orange Silk Scarf

Pop Mod 1960's Vera Pink & Orange Silk Scarf

By Vera, Vera Neumann

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vera Neumann's talent as a colorist is evident in this pop mod silk scarf incorporating graphic

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1960s American Scarves

Vera Black & Steel Gray Abstract Silk Scarf
Vera Black & Steel Gray Abstract Silk Scarf

Vera Black & Steel Gray Abstract Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera Bold black & steel gray Abstract print silk scarf accented with hand-rolled edges

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1970s Japanese Scarves

Vera Gray & Black "Circular Florals" Silk Scarf
Vera Gray & Black "Circular Florals" Silk Scarf

Vera Gray & Black "Circular Florals" Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera's gray and black "Circular Florals" print silk scarf is accented with hand-rolled edges

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1970s Japanese Scarves

C.1970 Vera Neumann Royal Purple & Green Figural Silk Scarf
C.1970 Vera Neumann Royal Purple & Green Figural Silk Scarf

C.1970 Vera Neumann Royal Purple & Green Figural Silk Scarf

By Vera Neumann, Vera

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vera Neumann's talent as a colorist is evident in this whimsical silk scarf incorporating graphic

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1970s American Scarves

Vera "To Me, Fashion is an Everchanging Art" Scarf
Vera "To Me, Fashion is an Everchanging Art" Scarf

Vera "To Me, Fashion is an Everchanging Art" Scarf

By Vera

Located in Alford, MA

Printed with her commentary, this silk scarf by Vera, known for her colorful prints, displays her

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Mid-20th Century American Scarves

Anne Klein Long Striped Silk Scarf for Vera, Circa 1970
Anne Klein Long Striped Silk Scarf for Vera, Circa 1970

Anne Klein Long Striped Silk Scarf for Vera, Circa 1970

By Anne Klein, Vera

Located in Atlanta, GA

This wispy silk scarf combines two powerhouses of American fashion ... Anne Klein and the Vera

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1970s Japanese Scarves

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Vera Silk Scarf For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary vera silk scarf you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer Brown, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Blue, Orange and more options on these pages. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Vera Silk Scarf?

On average, a vera silk scarf on 1stDibs sells for $285, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $685 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Scarves for You

We’ve long had a love affair with vintage and designer scarves. Every glamorous go-to ensemble deserves the lightweight finishing touch that can be added with this stylish, versatile accessory.

Scarves have held a distinctive place in the evolution of formal and casual wear for centuries. And although now firmly entrenched in western culture, the origins of this neckwear are global.

Egyptian Queen Nefertiti is known to have worn a finely woven scarf with a headdress, and Emperor Cheng of the Chinese Han dynasty presided over an army of warriors whose scarves denoted their rank. The idea of scarves as status symbols still persists; for example, silk scarves, which were favored by the upper class during the reign of Queen Victoria, are an out-of-reach luxury item, cost prohibitive for many consumers. However, the increasing diversity of available materials over the years has rendered this adornment more accessible since their early days.

Luxury houses and various designers helped elevate scarves and long, flowing wraps as a desirable fashion accessory during the 20th century.

Visionary Italian designer Emilio Puccithe first fashion designer to enter the lifestyle market — introduced abstractions and dazzling psychedelic elements to scarves, while mid-century era multidisciplinary American artist Vera Neumann drew on Japanese techniques to create exuberant textile designs based on her paintings and drawings.

Established in Paris in 1837, Hermès didn’t start creating their famously decorative scarves until 100 years later, in 1937. Before long, the Hermès scarf, then crafted from strong imported Chinese silk, became an iconic work favored by actresses such as Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly, a lifetime enthusiast of the family-owned brand. Hermès has produced over 2,000 different scarf designs in the decades since Robert Dumas, Émile-Maurice Hermès’s son-in-law, crafted the first one.

On 1stDibs, find a broad selection of vintage scarves that includes flamboyant and colorful accessories designed by Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and more.