The same would apply to another example: Iris Silk Scarf. The techniques for painting these two examples take a fair amount of time and planning. First of all the design must be planned out ahead of time because the square silk scarf fabric demands this preparation. That is, if the artist were to try to sort of ad lib the painting, the result is likely to be a picture that is skewed and unfinished. The first step in the actual painting of the scarf is to apply a resist to outline the various parts of the image. The black outline around the flowers and leaves in this particular design is the actual resist that is used. This is necessary because dye has a tendency to run when it is applied onto the silk, so the resist constrains the colors and makes the picture look like it should in the end. The resist needs to dry for at least 24 hours before the next part of the process takes place. This is the application of the individual colors which makes the picture look like it should. Properly applying the resist to make an attractive image on the silk surface and of course the waiting and painting time make this process long, so these types of square silk scarves need to sell for a bit more than others which take less time.

In any case a square silk scarf is an ideal accessory to almost any outfit. Different solid color scarves vs. silk scarves with a floral pattern, like those seen above, can give a strikingly different look to the same outfit. This lends itself well to looking good while travelling. The square silk scarves are small and light and almost effortless to carry, and the lady doesn’t have to pack as many outfits to get a different look every day. Perhaps the most amazing part of the story is that these elegant scarves can be obtained for reasonably good prices and are within the budget of almost any gift giver. One doesn’t need to spend $400 or more on a Hermes scarf in order to offer an elegant gift.