Headkerchief – Head Scarf

A headkerchief is a thin piece of cloth worn on the head. It is usually triangular in shape and ties at the back of the head or under the chin to keep in place. Headkerchiefs are for casual wear.

Headscarves are long pieces of material made in silks, cottons, wool, linens — just about any fabric can be used. They are worn over a woman’s hair and head, leaving the face uncovered, or can be tied around the head as a stylish headband.

Headscarves can be worn for fashion, protection from the elements, or as religious observance.

Written by TheVintageFashionGuild

See Also: Fanchon, Mantilla

1830 crochet Austrian head scarf

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1950s souvenir headkerchief with attached earrings

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1960s headkerchief

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1960s aqua headkerchief

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1960s pink headkerchief

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1960s red headkerchief

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1960s yellow headkerchief

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1960s floral headscarf

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1960s head scarf

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1960s floral headkerchief

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1960s white head scarf

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1970s corduroy headkerchief

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1970s corduroy headkerchief

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1980s Liz Claiborne head scarf

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