Well
The current fashion in the UK is for female scarves called pashmina. They are made in india and a traditional arment there.
They are made from silk and cashmere and look for all intents and purposes like a well made warm scarf. Being the romantic sort I resolved to buy one of them for tother half's birthday.
Found one in a department store no problem and bought it! However, the bill for said neckwarmer.... US$300 - US$350.
Ouch. So much for rustic simplicity. It costs...
Hyp