Traditional Turkish Oya Neck Violet Scarf Bead & Needle Lace on Lawn Cotton

Beautiful Lawn Cotton 8.5” x 56” Violet Scarf edged with Turkish Oya, needlelace and beading. Lawn cotton is the softest and lightest cotton. Perfect fabric for spring and fall. Flattering to the young and mature neck. Traditional Turkish Oya is a unique form of needlework, lacework and beads and historically was used to edge headscarves. The Oya patterns (needle lace) served as a sophisticated "secret language" of symbolic meanings for women to communicate emotions, social status, and relationship dynamics without speaking. Perfect for casual and dressy looks for suits, dresses, skirts, pants, tops and shorts. Wear it as a scarf a multitude of ways or as headband. It generates many compliments and you get to tell a story about it’s his historical significance. All needle work and beading done by hand, which is many ,many hours of hand work. It was exciting to work with the artisans who made these scarves. These travel and wash by hand beautifully. Carry different colored scarves to go with your travel outfits. They will last for many years. You will be a part of preserving the historical crafts of Turkey. Great for: Office Special events, weddings, conferences Travel, cruises, beach Perfect for dance because of weight Festivals headband Bellydance Bellydance #TurkishHandicrafts, #HandmadeInTurkey, #TurkishArt, #Handcrafted, #TurkishCulture, #HandmadeTurkey, #AnatolianCrafts, #TurkishStyle, #Bellydance #Woodstock #Festivals