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Vera Black & White Abstract Scarf
Vera Black & White Abstract Scarf

Vera Black & White Abstract Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera black & white abstract scarf of acetate measures 26" x 26", made in Japan.

Category

1970s Japanese Scarves

Vivid Multi Patterns of Reds, Yellow & Navy Scarf
Vivid Multi Patterns of Reds, Yellow & Navy Scarf

Vivid Multi Patterns of Reds, Yellow & Navy Scarf

Located in New York, NY

Wonderfully vivid combination of reds, yellows and navy makes for this vivid multi- pattern scarf. This wonderful scarf measures 28 inches by 28 inches in Japan.

Category

1970s Japanese Scarves

Vera Ivory & Pink "Sun & Sunset" Silk Scarf with Hand-Rolled Edges
Vera Ivory & Pink "Sun & Sunset" Silk Scarf with Hand-Rolled Edges

Vera Ivory & Pink "Sun & Sunset" Silk Scarf with Hand-Rolled Edges

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera Sweet ivory & pink "Sun & Sunset" silk scarf accented with hand-rolled edges, measures 22 1/2 inches by 22 1/2 inches. Made in Japan.

Category

1970s Japanese Scarves

Bold Multi-Color Abstract with Wide Pink Border Scarf
Bold Multi-Color Abstract with Wide Pink Border Scarf

Bold Multi-Color Abstract with Wide Pink Border Scarf

Located in New York, NY

Wonderfully bold, this bold multi-color abstract accented with a wide pink border scarf measures 25 inches by 25 inches. Made of acetate in Japan.

Category

1970s Japanese Scarves

Anne Klein Coco-Brown with Floral Border Silk Scarf
Anne Klein Coco-Brown with Floral Border Silk Scarf

Anne Klein Coco-Brown with Floral Border Silk Scarf

By Anne Klein

Located in New York, NY

Anne Klein coco-brown silk scarf accented with multi-floral border and finished with hand-rolled edges. Scarf measures 21 inches by 21 inches of silk, and made in Japan.

Category

1980s Japanese Scarves

"Easter Bonnets & Feathers" Silk Blend Scarf
"Easter Bonnets & Feathers" Silk Blend Scarf

"Easter Bonnets & Feathers" Silk Blend Scarf

Located in New York, NY

"Easter Bonnets & Feathers" silk blend scarf measures 22" x 22", with hand-rolled edges. Made in Japan.

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1970s Japanese Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Black with Multi Color Block Floral Wool Challis Fringe Scarf
Yves Saint Laurent Black with Multi Color Block Floral Wool Challis Fringe Scarf

Yves Saint Laurent Black with Multi Color Block Floral Wool Challis Fringe Scarf

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent large Iconic black with multi color block floral wool challis fringed scarf measures 37 1/2 inches by 38 inches. Made in Japan.

Category

1980s Japanese Scarves

Shades of Green & Multi Color Floral Silk Scarf
Shades of Green & Multi Color Floral Silk Scarf

Shades of Green & Multi Color Floral Silk Scarf

Located in New York, NY

Shades of greens and multi-color floral silk scarf accented with hand-rolled edges, measures 34 inches by 34 1/2 inches. Made in Japan.

Category

1980s Japanese Scarves

Fuchsia Border & Ivory with Multi-Color "Multi Royal Badges" Silk Scarf
Fuchsia Border & Ivory with Multi-Color "Multi Royal Badges" Silk Scarf

Fuchsia Border & Ivory with Multi-Color "Multi Royal Badges" Silk Scarf

Located in New York, NY

Elegant fuchsia borders with ivory silk within multi-colors of "Multi Royal Badges" silk scarf measures 31 inches by 31 inches, and finished with hand-rolled edges. Made in Ja...

Category

1980s Japanese Scarves

"Scenes of London" Lavender Border Scarf
"Scenes of London" Lavender Border Scarf

"Scenes of London" Lavender Border Scarf

Located in New York, NY

Surrounded with lavender borders, "Scenes of London" scarf combine with a blend of rayon and silk, measures 26 inches by 25 1/2 inches. Made in Japan.

Category

1970s Japanese Scarves

"Leopards" with Navy Borders Scarf
"Leopards" with Navy Borders Scarf

"Leopards" with Navy Borders Scarf

Located in New York, NY

"Leopards" accented with navy borders scarf measures 21" x 21". Made of nylon, from Japan.

Category

1970s Japanese Scarves

Vera Multi-Color Cotton "Rainbow" Scarf
Vera Multi-Color Cotton "Rainbow" Scarf

Vera Multi-Color Cotton "Rainbow" Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera multi-color cotton "Rainbow" scarf measures 21" x 21", and is made in Japan.

Category

1980s Japanese Scarves

Geoffrey Beene Beige Border with Multi-Green Stripe Triangle Silk Scarf
Geoffrey Beene Beige Border with Multi-Green Stripe Triangle Silk Scarf

Geoffrey Beene Beige Border with Multi-Green Stripe Triangle Silk Scarf

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in New York, NY

Geoffrey Beene beige border accented with multi-green stripes triangle silkscarf measures 24" x 54". Made of silk and made in Japan.

Category

1970s Japanese Scarves

Baar & Beards Rich Turquoise with "White Floral" Silk Scarf
Baar & Beards Rich Turquoise with "White Floral" Silk Scarf

Baar & Beards Rich Turquoise with "White Floral" Silk Scarf

By Baar & Beards 1

Located in New York, NY

Baar & Beards wonderful cheerful "White floral" surrounded by turquoise silk scarf accented with hand-rolled edges, measures 26 1/2 inches by 26 1/2 inches. Made in Japan.

Category

1980s Japanese Scarves

Adolfo Brown & Black Plaid Silk Scarf
Adolfo Brown & Black Plaid Silk Scarf

Adolfo Brown & Black Plaid Silk Scarf

By Adolfo

Located in New York, NY

Adolfo wonderful blend of browns and black plaid silk scarf measures 10 1/2" x 50", finished with rolled edges. Made in Japan.

Category

1980s Japanese Scarves

Whimsical and Cheerful "Summertime Blooms" Scarf
Whimsical and Cheerful "Summertime Blooms" Scarf

Whimsical and Cheerful "Summertime Blooms" Scarf

Located in New York, NY

This wonderfully whimsical and cheerful multi-color "Summertime Blooms" scarf of acetate accented with hand-rolled edges, measures 26 1/2 inches by 26 1/2 inches. Made in Japan.

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1970s Japanese Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Whimsical Multi-Color Bold Palsey Wool Challis Fringe Scarf
Yves Saint Laurent Whimsical Multi-Color Bold Palsey Wool Challis Fringe Scarf

Yves Saint Laurent Whimsical Multi-Color Bold Palsey Wool Challis Fringe Scarf

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent wonderfully whimsical large bold multi-color palsey print wool challis scarf accented with fringed edges, measures 39 inches by 39 inches. Made in Japan.

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1980s Japanese Scarves

Rare Double-Panel "Autumn Leaves" Silk Scarf
Rare Double-Panel "Autumn Leaves" Silk Scarf

Rare Double-Panel "Autumn Leaves" Silk Scarf

Located in New York, NY

This rare wonderful double-panel "Autumn Leaves" silk scarf measures 17" x 40". Made in Japan.

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1970s Japanese Scarves

Multicolor Swirls Within Swirls Silk Scarf
Multicolor Swirls Within Swirls Silk Scarf

Multicolor Swirls Within Swirls Silk Scarf

Located in New York, NY

This beautifully whimsical multi-colors of "Swirls within swirls" silk scarf is accented with hand-rolled edges and measures 31 inches by 31 inches. Made in Japan.

Category

1980s Japanese Scarves

Oscar de la Renta Shades of Ruby & Violet Multi Floral Border Silk Scarf
Oscar de la Renta Shades of Ruby & Violet Multi Floral Border Silk Scarf

Oscar de la Renta Shades of Ruby & Violet Multi Floral Border Silk Scarf

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in New York, NY

Oscar de la Renta wonderfully detailed shades of ruby and violets accented with multi-colors of florals border silk scarf, measures 31 inches by 31 inches. Made in Japan.

Category

1980s 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. Made in Japan.

Category

1970s Japanese Scarves

Ginnie Johansen Multi-Color 100% Cotton Scarf
Ginnie Johansen Multi-Color 100% Cotton Scarf

Ginnie Johansen Multi-Color 100% Cotton Scarf

By Ginnie Johansen

Located in New York, NY

Ginnie Johansen multi-color 100% cotton scarf measures 26" x 26 1/2", made in Japan.

Category

1980s Japanese Scarves

Navy & Red Accented with White Floral Scarf
Navy & Red Accented with White Floral Scarf

Navy & Red Accented with White Floral Scarf

Located in New York, NY

Navy & red accented with white floral scarf measures 20" x 20", finished with red borders. Made in Japan.

Category

1960s Japanese Scarves

Jordache Vivid Multiple Colors of Tulips with Lavender Border Scarf
Jordache Vivid Multiple Colors of Tulips with Lavender Border Scarf

Jordache Vivid Multiple Colors of Tulips with Lavender Border Scarf

By Jordache

Located in New York, NY

Rare Jordache vivid multi-colors of "Tulips" scarfs is accented with lavender border and rolled edges. The scarf measures 26 inches by 26 inches. Made in Japan.

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1970s Japanese Scarves

Vera Black & Taupe Multi-Size Polka Dots and Multi-Size Stripes Scarf
Vera Black & Taupe Multi-Size Polka Dots and Multi-Size Stripes Scarf

Vera Black & Taupe Multi-Size Polka Dots and Multi-Size Stripes Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera multi-size Polka dots accented with multi-size stripe borders in black and taupe is finished with hand-rolled edges. Size measures 27 inches by 27 inches. Made in Japan o...

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1970s Japanese Scarves

Burmel Black & White "Running Zebras" Scarf
Burmel Black & White "Running Zebras" Scarf

Burmel Black & White "Running Zebras" Scarf

By Burmel

Located in New York, NY

Burmel black and white "Running Zebras" scarf measures 22" x 22". Made of acetate and made in Japan.

Category

1970s Japanese Scarves

Cacharel Tangerine Floral Scarf
Cacharel Tangerine Floral Scarf

Cacharel Tangerine Floral Scarf

By Cacharel

Located in New York, NY

Cacharel wonderful tangerine floral print scarf measures 30" x 30". Made of 52% vinyl and 48% silk. Made in Japan.

Category

1980s Japanese Scarves

Burmel Pink "Floral with Multi Floral Border" Rectangle Scarf
Burmel Pink "Floral with Multi Floral Border" Rectangle Scarf

Burmel Pink "Floral with Multi Floral Border" Rectangle Scarf

By Burmel

Located in New York, NY

Burmel pink "Floral with multi-floral border" rectangle scarf measures 15" x 43", finished with hand-rolled edges. Made of vinyl and silk, and made in Japan.

Category

1970s Japanese Scarves

Multi-Color Accented with Yellow Color-Block Scarf
Multi-Color Accented with Yellow Color-Block Scarf

Multi-Color Accented with Yellow Color-Block Scarf

Located in New York, NY

This wonderfully bold and bright multi-color accented with yellow color-block scarf measures 27" x 28". Made of acetate and made in Japan.

Category

1970s Japanese Scarves

Multi-Color Red & Black Leopard Border & Multi Palsey Center Cotton-Blend Scarf
Multi-Color Red & Black Leopard Border & Multi Palsey Center Cotton-Blend Scarf

Multi-Color Red & Black Leopard Border & Multi Palsey Center Cotton-Blend Scarf

Located in New York, NY

Multi color red and black leopard borders with a multi-color Palsey center cotton-blend scarf measures 34 inches by 34 1/2 inches, and finished with micro stitched edges. Made...

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1980s Japanese Scarves

Vera Bold Tangerine, Orange & Red Scarf
Vera Bold Tangerine, Orange & Red Scarf

Vera Bold Tangerine, Orange & Red Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera wonderful bold tangerine, orange and red scarf measures 26" x 27". Made of acetate and made in Japan.

Category

1970s Japanese Scarves

Vera "Rose & Brown" Hues Scarf
Vera "Rose & Brown" Hues Scarf

Vera "Rose & Brown" Hues Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera "rose & brown" hues scarf measures 25" x 26". Made of acetate and made in Japan.

Category

1960s Japanese Scarves

Albert Nipon Vivid Multi-Floral rectangle silk scarf
Albert Nipon Vivid Multi-Floral rectangle silk scarf

Albert Nipon Vivid Multi-Floral rectangle silk scarf

By Albert Nipon

Located in New York, NY

Albert Nipon wonderful vivid multi-floral rectangle silk scarf measures 10" x 53", finished with rolled edges. Made in Japan.

Category

1970s Japanese Scarves

Yves Saint Laurent Red & Lapis Floral with Multi Color Border Wool Challis Scarf
Yves Saint Laurent Red & Lapis Floral with Multi Color Border Wool Challis Scarf

Yves Saint Laurent Red & Lapis Floral with Multi Color Border Wool Challis Scarf

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent large wonderful red and lapis floral surrounded with multi-colored border wool challis scarf accented with fringe edges, measures 39 inches by 39 inches. Ma...

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1980s Japanese Scarves

Bright Multi-Color Plaid Rectangle Scarf
Bright Multi-Color Plaid Rectangle Scarf

Bright Multi-Color Plaid Rectangle Scarf

Located in New York, NY

Bright multi-color plaid rectangle scarf measures 13" x 44", finished with rolled edges. Made of acetate and made in Japan.

Category

1970s Japanese Scarves

Gray Border with Tangerine Hand-Rolled Edges Multi-Color Palsey Silk Scarf
Gray Border with Tangerine Hand-Rolled Edges Multi-Color Palsey Silk Scarf

Gray Border with Tangerine Hand-Rolled Edges Multi-Color Palsey Silk Scarf

Located in New York, NY

This wonderful combination of gray with tangerine hand-rolled edges surrounding a multi-color of palseys silk scarf measures 21 inches by 23 inches. Hand-rolled edges and made...

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1980s Japanese Scarves

Delicate "Dancing Couples" Border Scarf
Delicate "Dancing Couples" Border Scarf

Delicate "Dancing Couples" Border Scarf

Located in New York, NY

This delicate "Dancing Couple" scarf measures 22 1/2" x 22 1/2", Made of rayon and silk, and made in Japan.

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1960s Japanese Scarves

Navy & Gold "Scotties" Acetate Scarf
Navy & Gold "Scotties" Acetate Scarf

Navy & Gold "Scotties" Acetate Scarf

Located in New York, NY

Scotties Lovers' navy & gold "Scotties" scarf measures 35" x 35", made in Japan from the '70s.

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1970s Japanese Scarves

Bold Red Wool Challis Accented with Gold Lame Scarf
Bold Red Wool Challis Accented with Gold Lame Scarf

Bold Red Wool Challis Accented with Gold Lame Scarf

Located in New York, NY

This wonderfully elegant and timeless bold red wool challis accented with gold lame scarf measures 25" x 25", made in Japan.

Category

1980s Japanese Scarves

Vera Asian Inspired Shades of Olive and Green Bamboo Tree Silk Scarf, 1980s
Vera Asian Inspired Shades of Olive and Green Bamboo Tree Silk Scarf, 1980s

Vera Asian Inspired Shades of Olive and Green Bamboo Tree Silk Scarf, 1980s

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera's wonderfully elegant "Asian Inspired" shades of olive & green "Bamboo Tree" silk scarf is accented with hand-rolled edges and measures 15 inches by 43 inches. Made in Ja...

Category

1970s Japanese Scarves

Red with Bold Palsey Borders and Mini Palsey Center Scarf
Red with Bold Palsey Borders and Mini Palsey Center Scarf

Red with Bold Palsey Borders and Mini Palsey Center Scarf

Located in New York, NY

Wonderfully detailed red with bold palsey borders and mini palsey center scarf measures 26" x 26". Made of acetate and made in Japan.

Category

1970s Japanese Scarves

Adolfo "Shades of Warm Brown" Silk Scarf
Adolfo "Shades of Warm Brown" Silk Scarf

Adolfo "Shades of Warm Brown" Silk Scarf

By Adolfo

Located in New York, NY

Adolfo wonderful "shades of warm brown" silk scarf measures 21" x 21", finished with rolled edges. Made in Japan.

Category

1970s Japanese Scarves

Cacharel Multi-Color Cotton Floral Scarf
Cacharel Multi-Color Cotton Floral Scarf

Cacharel Multi-Color Cotton Floral Scarf

By Cacharel

Located in New York, NY

Cacharel multi-color floral scarf in cotton measures 24" x 24" and finished with rolled edges. Made in Japan.

Category

1980s Japanese Scarves

"Telephones & Telephone Poles" Silk Scarf
"Telephones & Telephone Poles" Silk Scarf

"Telephones & Telephone Poles" Silk Scarf

Located in New York, NY

This whimsical "Telephones & Telephone Poles" silk scarf measures 17" x 17", finished with hand-rolled edges. Made in Japan.

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1960s Japanese Scarves

Bold Multi-Color "Portrait of Daisies" Silk Scarf
Bold Multi-Color "Portrait of Daisies" Silk Scarf

Bold Multi-Color "Portrait of Daisies" Silk Scarf

Located in New York, NY

Bold multi-color "portrait of daisies" silk scarf measures 33" x 34", finished with rolled edges. Made in Japan.

Category

1970s Japanese Scarves

Anne Klein "Warm Shades of Browns" Silk Scarf
Anne Klein "Warm Shades of Browns" Silk Scarf

Anne Klein "Warm Shades of Browns" Silk Scarf

By Anne Klein

Located in New York, NY

Anne Klein "Warm Shades of Browns" silk scarf measures 25" x 25" and finished with rolled edges. Made in Japan.

Category

1970s Japanese Scarves

Adrienne Vittadini "Burst of Fuchsia Flowers" Silk Scarf
Adrienne Vittadini "Burst of Fuchsia Flowers" Silk Scarf

Adrienne Vittadini "Burst of Fuchsia Flowers" Silk Scarf

By Adrienne Vittadini

Located in New York, NY

Adrienne Vittadini "Burst of Fuchsia Flowers" silk scarf measures 30" x 30" with finished rolled edges. Made in Japan.

Category

1980s Japanese Scarves

Echo for Peck & Peck Silk Scarf with Blue Border and Blue and Green Center
Echo for Peck & Peck Silk Scarf with Blue Border and Blue and Green Center

Echo for Peck & Peck Silk Scarf with Blue Border and Blue and Green Center

By Echo

Located in New York, NY

Echo for the famed Peck & Peck silk scarf with blue border surrounding a blues & greens center, accented with hand-rolled edges and measures 27 inches by 28 inches. Made in Japan.

Category

1970s Japanese Scarves

Neon Fuchsia with White Polka Dot Rectangle Scarf
Neon Fuchsia with White Polka Dot Rectangle Scarf

Neon Fuchsia with White Polka Dot Rectangle Scarf

Located in New York, NY

Neon fuchsia and white polka dot rectangle scarf measures 13" x 44", finished with rolled edges. Made of acetate and made in Japan.

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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 with hand-rolled edges. Made in Japan.

Category

1970s Japanese Scarves

Powder Turquoise & Multi-Florals with Hand-Rolled Edges Acetate Scarf
Powder Turquoise & Multi-Florals with Hand-Rolled Edges Acetate Scarf

Powder Turquoise & Multi-Florals with Hand-Rolled Edges Acetate Scarf

Located in New York, NY

Wonderfully elegant powder turquoise shade accented with multi florals center as well as with the borders chiffon-like feeling acetate scarf is finished with hand-rolled edges ...

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1970s Japanese Scarves

Oscar de la Renta Multi-Color Palsey Metallic Lame Scarf
Oscar de la Renta Multi-Color Palsey Metallic Lame Scarf

Oscar de la Renta Multi-Color Palsey Metallic Lame Scarf

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in New York, NY

Oscar de la Renta multi-color palsey metallic lame scarf measures 31" x 30". Made in Japan.

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1970s Japanese Scarves

Sheer Tangerine Border with Floral Center Rectangle Scarf
Sheer Tangerine Border with Floral Center Rectangle Scarf

Sheer Tangerine Border with Floral Center Rectangle Scarf

Located in New York, NY

Sheer tangerine border accented with floral center rectangle scarf measures 15" x 44" and finished with hand-rolled edges. Made of acetate and made in Japan.

Category

1970s Japanese 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 accented with hand-rolled violet edges, measures 22 1/2 inches by 23 inches. Made in ...

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1970s Japanese Scarves

"Swirls of Rainbows" Scarf
"Swirls of Rainbows" Scarf

"Swirls of Rainbows" Scarf

Located in New York, NY

This wonderful and colorful "Swirls of Rainbows" scarf measures 26" x 26", finished with rolled edges. Made in Japan of acetate.

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1970s Japanese Scarves

Echo Huge Deep Violet & Black "Royal Florals" Wool Challis Scarf & Shawl
Echo Huge Deep Violet & Black "Royal Florals" Wool Challis Scarf & Shawl

Echo Huge Deep Violet & Black "Royal Florals" Wool Challis Scarf & Shawl

By Echo

Located in New York, NY

Echo's Huge Wonderfully elegant deep violet with black borders "Royal Florals" is accented with shades of warm browns and creams. Scarf measures 41 inches by 41 inches. A few...

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1980s Japanese Scarves

Vera for Bonwit Teller Lavender & Blue Polka Dots Silk Scarf
Vera for Bonwit Teller Lavender & Blue Polka Dots Silk Scarf

Vera for Bonwit Teller Lavender & Blue Polka Dots Silk Scarf

By Vera

Located in New York, NY

Vera for Bonwit Teller Lavender & blue polka dots silk scarf measures 27" x 27", finished with hand-rolled edges. Made in Japan.

Category

1970s Japanese Scarves

Bold Yellow & White "Checkered & Stripes" Scarf
Bold Yellow & White "Checkered & Stripes" Scarf

Bold Yellow & White "Checkered & Stripes" Scarf

Located in New York, NY

Bold yellow & white "Checkered & Stripes" scarf measures 26" x 26", finished with rolled edges. Made of acetate from Japan.

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1970s Japanese Scarves

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Find the exact vintage or contemporary scarves japan you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Gray, Beige, Orange and more. An accessory like this designed by Hermès, Annie Faivre and Christian Dior — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

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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.