Thai Silk Scarf

Fire-engine red in a slim cut, flashing pale stripes like a passing cab

This scarf is from Thailand, and dates to the 20th century. It is silk. Silk is prized for its drape and sheen, and a silk scarf is light enough to wear through most of the year. Bright red-orange and narrow, solid in tone, with faint pale dashed stripes at intervals along its length. The weave looks smooth with a slight shine. A very short fringe ends the bottom, with tiny knots at the top. The piece is 15 by 64.5 inches.

Not a shy bone in this one.