Wouldn’t you like to be able to create your own artistic silk scarf? Well, you can. With a few tools from the arts & crafts supply store and a little imagination, you can have a beautiful silk scarf in a few hours!
Begin by using whatever supplies you might have at home already. Paint brushes, plastic pans and buckets, styrofoam cups and plates, sponges, rubber gloves, paper towels, white vinegar and salt crystals.
Now go to the arts & crafts store and find three acrylic paints that you like, plus one or two metallic ones such as gold and silver. Then go to the fabric store and find ready silk scarves or silk fabric suitable for scarves, such as an 8-10 mm habotai silk.
Prepare a well-ventilated area at home with a small table covered with plastic. Take the silk fabric or scarf and soak it in the half white vinegar, half water mixture in a pan or bucket. While the silk is soaking, take out your paints and styrofoam cups, mix about a tablespoon of acrylic paint with a tablespoon of water, stir with a brush until the mixture is even and no pigments are floating around. Do this with each color you’ve selected, even the metallics.
Take the soaked silk fabric, wring it out under running water quickly, and take it to the table where you’re working. At this point you can take paper towels and spread them out to cover the table or the area where you will be placing the silk scarf. Lay the fabric piece on top of the paper towels.
Now take one of your acrylic colors and make broad brush strokes in any pattern on the scarf. Take another color and do the same, overlapping here and there with the first color. Follow this with the third color by dripping the paint from the brush all over the scarf. Notice how the various colors will run into each other and make interesting abstract patterns, sometimes taking the texture from the underlying paper towels.
Have another silk scarf soaking in the vinegar-water mixture while you’re painting the first piece. While it is drying slightly to the point the colors aren’t running any longer, think about your next color combination for the scarf soaking in the bucket. You might want to add some metallic gold or silver this time with a finer brush. You might also sprinkle some salt crystals onto the fabric at this point and see what happens.
As soon as the first scarf is no longer wet and you can lift it off the papertowels, place it gently onto a styrofoam plate and put it into the microwave oven for 1-1.5 min. on medium. This will heatset the paints nicely and dry the silk scarf more. Take it out and hang it to air dry outside if you can or in the laundry room near an open window. Sometimes the vinegar odor lingers a while but most of the time it’s gone by the time the scarf is dry.
Keep this procedure going for as many silk scarves as you want to make. Change out the paper towels in between, but save them for another painting session. The paper towels will dry in pretty color patterns and can be used again. The brushes can be used again, just clean them in soap and water. The cups and plates can be reused as well, just run water over them and make sure any paint residue is gone. I use thin rubber gloves to protect my hands but you can do this if you’re neat and careful about rinsing your hands in between things.
Try scrunching the fabric, try twisting it into a long sausage, try folding it into pleats and see what happens when you drip the paints over these. Have some paints in applicator tip bottles and spray bottles if you like for added effects. Don’t be afraid to experiment with color combinations and techniques, that’s the whole idea here. Have fun!
After the silk scarves have dried, I then iron them with a medium iron and I sometimes sprinkle water on them if they’re really wrinkled from the process. Then sign your creations with a permanent fabric ink pen and give them away as gifts to friends and family!
Now go to my website at www.katrinasjoberg.com and see what I’ve done with silk scarves!
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BELLY DANCE GOLD COIN COLOR VELVET BELT SCARF-BLACK
$0.99 |
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Shinning Sequins Belly Dance Hip Scarf Triangle 12Color
$9.98 |
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PASHMINA SHAWL CASHMERE SCARF Gold tone Embroidered -
$0.01 |
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Sari INDIA KASHMIR WRAP SHAWL BOLLYWOOD NEW Scarf GOLD
$13.99 |
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Lime Gold Shiny Butterfly Pashmina Shawl Scarf Wrap 32#
$7.81 |
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belly dance chiffon hip scarf black & gold coin belt
$13.58 |
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Gong piece coins Chiffon Belly Dance Hip Scarf Belt BE9
$11.99 |
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Gong piece coins Chiffon Belly Dance Hip Scarf Belt BE9
$11.99 |
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Gong piece coins Chiffon Belly Dance Hip Scarf Belt BE9
$11.99 |
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Gong piece coins Chiffon Belly Dance Hip Scarf Belt BE9
$11.99 |
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Orange Gold Shiny Butterfly Pashmina Shawl Scarf 32#
$7.81 |
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New 100% Satin Silk Scarf Art Design Black Gold Square
$19.00 |
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Vintage Black/Orange/Gold n White Scarf/Wrap w/ Tassles
$6.00 |
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Brown Gold Shiny Butterfly Pashmina Shawl Scarf 32#
$7.81 |
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Gianni Versace Large Gold Plate Clip Scarf Holder
$29.99 |
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GOLD, CHIFFON With Gold Sequin SCARF,SHAWL WRAP,SARONG
$9.99 |
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Ballinger Gold Sweater and Scarf set brick red medium
$19.99 |
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GOLD PLAIN 100% PASHMINA SHAWL SCARF WRAP SHAWLS *NEW**
$17.21 |
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Grey Gold Shiny Butterfly Pashmina Shawl Scarf Wrap 32#
$10.95 |
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Egyptian Gold Handrolld Sinar Pagi NWOT Silk Scarf
$3.99 |
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3 x Scarf Clip Ring Weave Scalloped 18ct Gold Plated
$21.91 |
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BELLY DANCE GOLD COIN COLOR VELVET BELT SCARF-RED
$0.99 |
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Gold Glittering Butterfly Pashmina Shawl Scarf Wrap 32#
$7.81 |
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Scarf Top by Tramp Size L Large Black and Gold NWT
$12.99 |
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Elaine Gold Collection XIIX Blue/Brn Silk Scarf S1900
$9.99 |
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Gold Handwoven Cambodian Silk Sheer Scarf (# MK-S0008)
$19.99 |
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Red Gold Shiny Butterfly Pashmina Shawl Scarf Wrap 32#
$7.81 |
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BELLY DANCE GOLD COIN COLOR VELVET BELT SCARF-BLACK
$0.99 |
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Indian Art Silk weaved Stole Scarves Scarf Sari Gold
$6.44 |
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Purple Gold Shiny Butterfly Pashmina Shawl Scarf 32#
$10.95 |
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belly dance hip scarf velvet purple 338 gold coins wrap
$0.99 |
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Gorgeous Gold 100% Silk Scarf
$12.00 |
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Turquoise Gold Shiny Butterfly Pashmina Shawl Scarf 32#
$10.95 |
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Cyan Gold Shiny Butterfly Pashmina Shawl Scarf Wrap 32#
$7.81 |
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NEW Gold Thread Silk Scarf Shawl Wrap Paisley RedGold
$24.92 |
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NEW Gold Thread Silk Scarf Shawl Wrap Pink Gold Class
$24.92 |
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Vintage Elaine Gold Thin Gold and Brown Striped Scarf
$9.99 |
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BELLY DANCE GOLD COIN COLOR VELVET BELT SCARF-RED
$0.99 |
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Black Gold Shiny Butterfly Pashmina Shawl Scarf 32#
$10.95 |
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India/Pak Cloth gold color lengha choli w/scarf & coat
$9.99 |
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Belly Dance Beige Gem Velvet Gold Coin Hip Scarf
$11.80 |
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BELLY DANCE GOLD COIN COLOR VELVET BELT SCARF-PURPLE
$0.99 |
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Stylish RED Belly Dance Gold Coin Hip wrap belt Scarf
$2.00 |
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BELLY DANCE GOLD COIN COLOR VELVET BELT SCARF-BLACK
$0.99 |
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belly dance GOLD coin hip scarf black dance skirt wrap
$0.99 |
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GOLD PLAIN PASHMINA & SILK SHAWL SCARF WRAP SHAWLS NEW
$17.21 |
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BELLY DANCE DANCING GOLD COIN VELVET BELT SCARF-NAVY
$0.99 |
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belly dance 2 tier Coloured Diamond hip scarf belt
$8.58 |
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belly dance 2 tier Coloured Diamond hip scarf belt
$8.58 |
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belly dance 2 tier Coloured Diamond hip scarf belt
$8.58 |
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belly dance 2 tier Coloured Diamond hip scarf belt
$8.58 |
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belly dance 2 tier Coloured Diamond hip scarf belt
$8.58 |
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belly dance 2 tier Coloured Diamond hip scarf belt
$8.58 |
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belly dance 2 tier Coloured Diamond hip scarf belt
$8.58 |
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belly dance 2 tier Coloured Diamond hip scarf belt
$8.58 |
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belly dance 2 tier Coloured Diamond hip scarf belt
$8.58 |
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Vintage Purple Teal Red Gold Paisley Scarf
$15.00 |
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Gold with Silver Sparkles Fine Net with Fringe Scarf
$0.99 |
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BELLY DANCE GOLD COIN COLOR VELVET BELT SCARF-RED
$0.99 |
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Green Flowers w Crystal Scarf Clip Gold Brooch Pin H302
$1.55 |
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Red Gold Shiny Patterned Pashmina Shawl Scarf 5# 0P&P
$7.81 |
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Satin Silk Scarf Shawl Wrap Dress Shirt C12 GOLD xs s
$19.99 |
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Orange Gold Shiny Pattern Pashmina Shawl Scarf 5# 0P&P
$7.81 |
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Red Pink Flower Crystal Scarf Clip Gold Brooch Pin H300
$1.55 |
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Gold Leaf Bling Flower Crystal Scarf Clip Brooch H426
$1.55 |
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YSL SILK SCARF,deep Gold paisley print,has YSL LogoWOW
$19.99 |
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Pashmina shawl wrap scarf 2Ply Oblique Line BROWN GOLD
$12.99 |
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ELAINE GOLD RAYON SILK SCARF WINE BURGUNDY GIFT 60"X10"
$14.00 |
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14K GOLD V SCARF 1/2 ct DIAMOND SLIDE OMEGA PENDANT
$519.00 |
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ELAINE GOLD RAYON SILK SCARF DARK PURPLE GIFT 60"X9"
$18.00 |
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LIGHT GOLD Pashmina Cashmere Wool Shawl Wrap Scarf XL
$15.99 |
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Purple Gold Shiny Pattern Pashmina Shawl Scarf 5# 0P&P
$10.95 |
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UNIQUE VINTAGE GOLD PLATED WESTERN SCARF, BOLO TIE
$3.99 |
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TERRIART Tan,Brn,Gold Paint Animal Print Scarf -Vintage
$5.29 |
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1897 AD FOR 14K GOLD SCARF & STICK PINS FOR $1.50
$9.79 |
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Mint ~ Patricia Dumont ~ Poly Scarf Grey Gold Black 26"
$7.99 |
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Scarf - Antique Chains--20x60"-Black-Gold &Silver-
$2.95 |
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925 SIGNED BROOCH/SCARF TIE HORN OF PLENTY GOLD/SILVER
$17.99 |
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Rubber Doll Brown/Gold Tunic w/Scarf Size M NEW $49
$16.00 |
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TOLANI Gold Embroidered/Beaded NWT 100% Silk Scarf
$68.00 |
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Indian Art Silk weaved Stole Scarves Scarf Sari Gold
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NEW Sexy Black & Gold Goddess Scarf Dress Fit S M L XL
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NEW 13 X 60 Satiny Scarf Belt Sash Gold Twinkle Stars
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NEW BLUE GOLD CHECKERBOARD FLEUR DE LIS SCARF 13 X 60
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Maroon Gold Shiny Pattern Pashmina Shawl Scarf 5# 0P&P
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BROWN Scarf Crocodile Pattern Shoulder BAG Gold Deco N
$22.00 |
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13 X 60 OBLONG GOLD BLACK FLEUR DE LIS SATINY SCARF
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BLACK CELTIC SEQUINED HIP SCARF W/ GOLD COINS ~G116
$29.99 |
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Belly Dance Scarf Belt Hip Wrap Gold Coin 12 color pick
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LOT 10 100% Silk gold-sprayed chiffon Scarf Shawl SS028
$47.90 |
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HAND CROCHET RED SCARF W/GOLD THREAD ACCENT GREAT GIFT
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PITTSBURGH STEELERS GOLD AND BLACK SCARF - NEW
$10.00 |
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BLUE CELTIC SEQUINED HIP SCARF W/ GOLD COINS ~G116
$29.99 |
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Large SCARF PIN/BROOCH - GOLD/RHINESTONE FLOWER
$16.99 |
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FUCHSIA CELTIC SEQUINED HIP SCARF W/ GOLD COINS ~G116
$29.99 |
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GREEN CELTIC SEQUINED HIP SCARF W/ GOLD COINS ~G116
$29.99 |
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Brand New Oblong 100% Silk Scarf Belt Floral Red Gold
$17.00 |
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CARLISLE NWT GOLD BLACK SILK SCARF WRAP SHAWL TIE BELT
$49.99 |
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Vintage Symphony Green Navy Blue & Gold Scarf Italy
$9.99 |
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WHITE CELTIC SEQUINED HIP SCARF W/ GOLD COINS ~G116
$29.99 |
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BELLY DANCE GOLD COIN COLOR VELVET BELT SCARF-BLACK
$0.99 |
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Shinning Sequins Belly Dance Hip Scarf Triangle 12Color
$9.98 |
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PASHMINA SHAWL CASHMERE SCARF Gold tone Embroidered -
$0.01 |
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Sari INDIA KASHMIR WRAP SHAWL BOLLYWOOD NEW Scarf GOLD
$13.99 |
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Lime Gold Shiny Butterfly Pashmina Shawl Scarf Wrap 32#
$7.81 |
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belly dance chiffon hip scarf black & gold coin belt
$13.58 |
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Gong piece coins Chiffon Belly Dance Hip Scarf Belt BE9
$11.99 |
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Gong piece coins Chiffon Belly Dance Hip Scarf Belt BE9
$11.99 |
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Gong piece coins Chiffon Belly Dance Hip Scarf Belt BE9
$11.99 |
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Gong piece coins Chiffon Belly Dance Hip Scarf Belt BE9
$11.99 |
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Orange Gold Shiny Butterfly Pashmina Shawl Scarf 32#
$7.81 |
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New 100% Satin Silk Scarf Art Design Black Gold Square
$19.00 |
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Vintage Black/Orange/Gold n White Scarf/Wrap w/ Tassles
$6.00 |
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Brown Gold Shiny Butterfly Pashmina Shawl Scarf 32#
$7.81 |
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Gianni Versace Large Gold Plate Clip Scarf Holder
$29.99 |
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GOLD, CHIFFON With Gold Sequin SCARF,SHAWL WRAP,SARONG
$9.99 |
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Ballinger Gold Sweater and Scarf set brick red medium
$19.99 |
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GOLD PLAIN 100% PASHMINA SHAWL SCARF WRAP SHAWLS *NEW**
$17.21 |
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Grey Gold Shiny Butterfly Pashmina Shawl Scarf Wrap 32#
$10.95 |
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Egyptian Gold Handrolld Sinar Pagi NWOT Silk Scarf
$3.99 |
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3 x Scarf Clip Ring Weave Scalloped 18ct Gold Plated
$21.91 |
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BELLY DANCE GOLD COIN COLOR VELVET BELT SCARF-RED
$0.99 |
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Gold Glittering Butterfly Pashmina Shawl Scarf Wrap 32#
$7.81 |
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Scarf Top by Tramp Size L Large Black and Gold NWT
$12.99 |
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Elaine Gold Collection XIIX Blue/Brn Silk Scarf S1900
$9.99 |
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Gold Handwoven Cambodian Silk Sheer Scarf (# MK-S0008)
$19.99 |
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Red Gold Shiny Butterfly Pashmina Shawl Scarf Wrap 32#
$7.81 |
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BELLY DANCE GOLD COIN COLOR VELVET BELT SCARF-BLACK
$0.99 |
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Indian Art Silk weaved Stole Scarves Scarf Sari Gold
$6.44 |
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Purple Gold Shiny Butterfly Pashmina Shawl Scarf 32#
$10.95 |
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belly dance hip scarf velvet purple 338 gold coins wrap
$0.99 |
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Gorgeous Gold 100% Silk Scarf
$12.00 |
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Turquoise Gold Shiny Butterfly Pashmina Shawl Scarf 32#
$10.95 |
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Cyan Gold Shiny Butterfly Pashmina Shawl Scarf Wrap 32#
$7.81 |
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NEW Gold Thread Silk Scarf Shawl Wrap Paisley RedGold
$24.92 |
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NEW Gold Thread Silk Scarf Shawl Wrap Pink Gold Class
$24.92 |
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Vintage Elaine Gold Thin Gold and Brown Striped Scarf
$9.99 |
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BELLY DANCE GOLD COIN COLOR VELVET BELT SCARF-RED
$0.99 |
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Black Gold Shiny Butterfly Pashmina Shawl Scarf 32#
$10.95 |
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India/Pak Cloth gold color lengha choli w/scarf & coat
$9.99 |
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Belly Dance Beige Gem Velvet Gold Coin Hip Scarf
$11.80 |
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BELLY DANCE GOLD COIN COLOR VELVET BELT SCARF-PURPLE
$0.99 |
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Stylish RED Belly Dance Gold Coin Hip wrap belt Scarf
$2.00 |
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BELLY DANCE GOLD COIN COLOR VELVET BELT SCARF-BLACK
$0.99 |
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belly dance GOLD coin hip scarf black dance skirt wrap
$0.99 |
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GOLD PLAIN PASHMINA & SILK SHAWL SCARF WRAP SHAWLS NEW
$17.21 |
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BELLY DANCE DANCING GOLD COIN VELVET BELT SCARF-NAVY
$0.99 |
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belly dance 2 tier Coloured Diamond hip scarf belt
$8.58 |
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belly dance 2 tier Coloured Diamond hip scarf belt
$8.58 |
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belly dance 2 tier Coloured Diamond hip scarf belt
$8.58 |
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belly dance 2 tier Coloured Diamond hip scarf belt
$8.58 |
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belly dance 2 tier Coloured Diamond hip scarf belt
$8.58 |
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belly dance 2 tier Coloured Diamond hip scarf belt
$8.58 |
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belly dance 2 tier Coloured Diamond hip scarf belt
$8.58 |
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belly dance 2 tier Coloured Diamond hip scarf belt
$8.58 |
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belly dance 2 tier Coloured Diamond hip scarf belt
$8.58 |
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Vintage Purple Teal Red Gold Paisley Scarf
$15.00 |
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Gold with Silver Sparkles Fine Net with Fringe Scarf
$0.99 |
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BELLY DANCE GOLD COIN COLOR VELVET BELT SCARF-RED
$0.99 |
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Green Flowers w Crystal Scarf Clip Gold Brooch Pin H302
$1.55 |
