ARTISTIC SCARVES.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1485, 6 July 1912, Page 11

ARTISTIC SCARVES.

Scarfs this season are even moro varied and artistic than ever (says a writer in an Australian paper). From Spain, Hungary, Italy, India, and other countries genuine 6hawls are brought, while reproductions of the real thing are available for those whoso purses arc not well filled. Marvellous skill is shown in draping and swathing, so that the soft crepes are frequently drawn into very small compass. Gauzy textures aro'thrown over tho shoulders, and aro caught here and there with buckles or clasps. Broeado is often used, especially that of shot metal tissue, and with harmonising flowers raised on the rich background. This material is about tho most beautiful wo have seen in the shops, and it is so costly that only the fortunate can possess themselves of even a scarf. Even fur lends itself this winter for wear in this style. Some of the how models lined with nicked chiffon are so soft and pliable that they may 1« as easily twisted as orepo do chine. The pelerine model i'b one of tho latest in fur, as in other material. Nothing more effective has been devised than theso draperies from the days of Napoleon, recalling a period when women clothed themselves in gowns so delicate onnd fragilo that they wero glad to swathe their figures in wraps of fur and velvet, as a protection from the cold.