Five ways to wear a silk square

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Maison Cowrie15 March 2026

At the neck, at the wrist, in the hair, on a handle, or folded in a pocket.

A square is not one scarf

Fold it once into a triangle for the neck. Roll it into a band for a wrist or a ponytail. Knot it through a handle to turn a plain bag into a particular one.

Silk twill grips itself, so a loose knot stays put.

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