Featured guide, published September 18, 2026
How to tie a silk scarf: eight knots that hold
The neck knot, the Parisian, the bandana fold and five more, each in four steps. Which knot needs a 27.5...
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How to tie a scarf, how to wash it, how to tell real silk from a blend. Written by us, tested on our own scarves.
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The silk head wrap, step by step
Four ways to wrap a silk square on your head, from the quick nape tie to the full turban, with...
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Silk scarves for hair: which size, which fold
Why silk behaves differently from cotton on hair, which size to buy for your hair length, and five folds that...
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Which silk scarf size should you buy?
21, 25.5–27.5, 35.5, 43.5 or 51 in (53, 65–70, 90, 110 or 130 cm): what each size actually does, which...
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Silk or satin: how to read a scarf label
Satin is a weave, not a fiber. What a label has to tell you, what momme means, and three tests...
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How to fold and store a silk scarf
The fold that leaves no crease, why hanging ruins a square, and how to pack one for travel.
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How to wash a silk scarf by hand
Four steps, cold water, no wringing. What to do about perfume, makeup and deodorant marks, and when not to wash...
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Sleeping in a silk scarf: what it does and how to wrap
What silk actually does for hair overnight, the wrap that stays on until morning, and how a square compares to...
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How to tie a scarf on a bag: five ways that stay put
The handle wrap, the bow, the double knot and two ways to use a narrow band. Which scarf size to...
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