Russian 'babushka' headscarves, shawls

Susanna-Cole · 30-10-2011

I'm in love with traditional Russian babushka headscarves and shawls, ones like these:

I know they're mostly worn by older women (hence "babushka"), but I think they're beautiful and would love some to wear this winter.

The above shawls are from rusclothing, and I found a few on eBay, but does anyone else know of any other places I could order some (from the U.S.)? I'm looking for ones that are authentic, from Russia, not mass-produced rip-offs for Forever 21 or the likes.

Also, I'd be delighted see any inspirational photos you might have with lovely scarves/shawls like these. Ways to wear them?

Here's a few I found from a post at stayfancyfree.blogspot (original sources ptcampbell @ Flickr, Phill Taylor, Streetstyle Aesthetic, Hannah Metz).

KatherineCouture · 30-10-2011

Oh, I'm in love with these scarves. But i like to wear it not on the head.

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Blodeuwedd · 31-10-2011

These are beautiful and so timeless.

lifeistiffanyblu · 06-11-2011

Love it when worn around the shoulders too...I have some that my mom got for me in Russia. They are so soft and the colours are sooooo dense.

elle s'ennuie · 06-11-2011

I have an amazing vintage woollen Jacqmar scarf (thrifted several years ago) that is a bit like these. I mostly wear it around my neck, though I have used it a few times to shield my hair from drizzle. And yeah, if you can, get the real thing, not one of those flimsy highstreet lookalikes!

Blodeuwedd · 06-11-2011

^ Do you know where I can get one online?

oh me · 06-11-2011

my grandma has many of these. I'll ask her to give me some of them.

matryoshkadoll · 22-11-2011

These are nice to wear during the (rather cold) winters and as others have said, can also be worn around the shoulders. I've met Muslim women who have complimented my headscarf because of the modesty it represents.

ScarlettLover · 23-11-2011

I think its a really cute look for winter, I wish I had one! It's an elegant alternative to a beanie.

Some vintage babushka inspo:

forum.purseblog.com

Luiza · 23-11-2011

I think a simple blackdress with that head scarf and a black leather clutch and black strap leather heels would look great
I really love thse colors
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Susanna-Cole backstage pass Join Date: Apr 2008 Gender: femme Posts: 702	Russian 'babushka' headscarves, shawls I'm in love with traditional Russian babushka headscarves and shawls, ones like these: I know they're mostly worn by older women (hence "babushka"), but I think they're beautiful and would love some to wear this winter. The above shawls are from rusclothing, and I found a few on eBay, but does anyone else know of any other places I could order some (from the U.S.)? I'm looking for ones that are authentic, from Russia, not mass-produced rip-offs for Forever 21 or the likes. Also, I'd be delighted see any inspirational photos you might have with lovely scarves/shawls like these. Ways to wear them? Here's a few I found from a post at stayfancyfree.blogspot (original sources ptcampbell @ Flickr, Phill Taylor, Streetstyle Aesthetic, Hannah Metz). __________________ >> Girl Meets NYC << >> Tumblr & Maps & Mubi & Goodreads & Last.fm <<

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KatherineCouture fashion insider Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Russia Gender: femme Posts: 2,324	Oh, I'm in love with these scarves. But i like to wear it not on the head. 3.bp.blogspot.com

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lifeistiffanyblu fashion elite Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: the big smoke Gender: femme Posts: 2,901	Love it when worn around the shoulders too...I have some that my mom got for me in Russia. They are so soft and the colours are sooooo dense. __________________ I want to stay as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all kinds of things you can't see from the center.-KURT VONNEGUT

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elle s'ennuie scenester Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Europe Gender: femme Posts: 84	I have an amazing vintage woollen Jacqmar scarf (thrifted several years ago) that is a bit like these. I mostly wear it around my neck, though I have used it a few times to shield my hair from drizzle. And yeah, if you can, get the real thing, not one of those flimsy highstreet lookalikes!

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oh me backstage pass Join Date: Apr 2009 Gender: femme Posts: 756	my grandma has many of these. I'll ask her to give me some of them. __________________ When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story.

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ScarlettLover backstage pass Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Birmingham Gender: femme Posts: 848	I think its a really cute look for winter, I wish I had one! It's an elegant alternative to a beanie. Some vintage babushka inspo: forum.purseblog.com __________________ D.I.Y.\|fashion\|art--->Spirit Of A Dream

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Luiza windowshopping Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Johannesburg Gender: femme Posts: 10	I think a simple blackdress with that head scarf and a black leather clutch and black strap leather heels would look great I really love thse colors Posted via Mobile Device