red scarf

This isn't your ordinary checkered scarf—designed by India's Arnab Roy, it transforms a classic pattern into something wonderfully tactile. Silk and Lycra combine in alternating squares, some smooth and refined, others gathered into delicate ruffles that create shadow and dimension. Fringed ends complete the look, giving this sophisticated accessory a dash of carefree spirit perfect for draping, wrapping or letting flow.

Originated by the Akan peoples of Ghana, colorful kente cloth is the best-known of all African textiles. Kente cloth is woven in strips, which is how it came by its name (kente means "basket" in the Ashanti dialect). Ghana's Rachel Armah creates this colorful cotton blend scarf in cheerful shades of purple, saffron, brown and aqua.

In kente cloth, each color has a symbolic meaning: black symbolizes maturation and intensified spiritual energy; blue signifies peacefulness, harmony and love; green symbolizes vegetation, planting, harvesting, growth, and spiritual renewal; gold represents royalty, wealth, high status, glory, and spiritual purity; grey is for healing and cleansing rituals; maroon signifies the color of mother earth, associated with healing; pink and purple are associated with the female essence and female aspects of life; red symbolizes political and spiritual moods, bloodshed, sacrificial rites and death; silver is associated with the moon and represents serenity, purity, and joy; white is for purification, sanctification rites and festive occasions; and yellow represents preciousness, royalty, wealth, fertility, and beauty.

This sumptuous wool scarf is a masterpiece of pattern and texture that celebrates India's rich textile heritage. Artisan Shahid’s creation brings together a captivating patchwork of paisleys, delicate florals and bold ikat-inspired diamond motifs in a symphony of crimson, coral and magenta tones. Woven with the jacquard technique and elevated with intricate hand-stitched chain embroidery, each section tells its own visual story while harmonizing beautifully with the whole. The playful fringed ends add movement and bohemian flair, making this an extraordinary accessory that transforms any outfit from simple to spectacular with just one elegant drape.

Don't be square--embrace all the fashion possibilities this splendid checkered scarf has to offer to enliven your looks. The modern scarf is designed by Arnab Roy in India and combines solid color squares with ruffled ones patched together and woven from 100% silk and Lycra.