The wearing of scarfs by women is an old tradition in the African and other cultural settings. African’s indeed take pride in their scarfs and headgears, and for them they are indeed a crown of beauty.
The scarf is made of the same material from the dress, and just like the, it is supported on the head with pins and clips for it to stand firm on the head.
Before the 19th century
Since the late nineteenth century and even today, the wearing of scarfs has been a fashion among elderly women mostly above the age of 50.
Previously, younger women only wore scarfs based on their religious orientation, but today, the wearing of headscarf has become a fashion among both the young and the old.
As fashion, The scarf is worn with traditional costume known as the Victorian style, which is a long-flowing dress.
