Fringe Shawls

Fringes refer to the embellishments that line the edges of a garment giving them a distinctive look. Therefore, fringed shawls mean shawls that hem the margins with fringes. Fringes are either woven or a part of the same fabric or else are sewn externally. They play a major role in accentuating the beauty of a shawl as they are made in a host of designs and sizes. Read on for detailed insight about fringes and fringed shawls.

 

History Of Fringed Shawls

The concept of fringed shawl wraps date back to many hundred years. It used to be a typical attire for gents and ladies alike in ancient Mesopotamia city (now in Iraq). The wearing style was rather unique as it was either tied around the hip like a long skirt or wrapped around the torso in layers with one end thrown over the left shoulder and body covered till the feet like an apparel. The shawls were most often tied using a rubber belt at the back. The pictures and ancient relics depict that fringed shawls were a part of the day to day clothing in the ancient era.

 

Fringed Shawls Fabric and Designs

The design of a fringed shawl most often depends on the style of fringe that is being used to hem the shawl ends. Fringes can be beaded or plain, as per the design aesthetics of shawl. Apart from that, fabric also plays an important part in fringed shawls. Silk fringed shawls and pashmina fringed shawls are two of the most favored fringed shawl patterns amongst all. One can find these shawls in a variety of charming colors like blue, ivory, champagne etc. The shawl patterns are formed keeping in mind the fabric, the occasion for which a shawl will be used and varying life styles of people. The fabrics most commonly used for fringed shawls are:

 

Types of Fringes
Fringes are the most striking part of fringed shawls and thus, are made in a variety of styles and paterns. The various types of fringes used in fringed shawls are mentioned as under:

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