• Brocade Silk Rectangular Scarves from Benaras

• Size: 22 inches x 72 inches.

• Formal, business, party and evening dress; alternates as table runners too

• Dry clean only

• Shipped in 24 hours from Gurgaon, a New Delhi Suburb in India.

Indian silk scarves, perfect for the woman of elegance and mystery! Brocade silk scarves are generally worn by Indian women on formal occasions. It has some extra shine coming from the metallic thread used in the fabric. The metallic thread provides some stiffness to the fabric and so many women also use these scarves as table runners. Indian brocade rectangular silk scarf is often long and narrow, usually worn on or near the head, for warmth, fashion, cleanliness, or religious purposes. Over time, this custom has evolved into a fashionable item in many cultures, particularly among women. Scarves in India have a significant place and traditional value. Women's outfit in India is considered incomplete without a long scarf. These are integral parts of the salwar kurta, lehenga, and churidar. With cultural exposure from Europe, these scarves found their way to the western wardrobes too.