Brocade scarves - unique accessories for your outfits

Brocade scarves are unique and beautiful accessories that are favoured and used on a daily basis by many customers. These are also a symbol of cultural heritage and exquisiteness of artisans in design. 

Let’s explore the most popular types of brocade scarves with Chie Du Pu Du Pa!

1. Elegant silk brocade scarves

Being woven from natural silk, brocade scarves at Chie are mostly used during summer. This is because silk is soft, so the scarves can absorb sweat easily, helping to prevent unpleasant odours and keeping you comfortable all day long. 

Besides, Chie’s silk scarves also possess elegant colours that are dyed with indigo leaves by skilled local artisans. Each of them is dyed using different methods and materials, creating unique and distinctive colour patterns. 

These indigo-dyed silk scarves can be considered as the symbol of luxury and sophistication, thereby not only enhancing the elegance of any outfits, but also reflecting the soul and exquisiteness of local artisans.

2. Linen brocade scarves

Every linen brocade scarves at Chie carry one unique value, as they are created with natural indigo dyeing techniques by skilled artisans. This technique plays an important role with every craftsman, requiring meticulous preparation from the beginning in order to create unique and distinctive colour patterns. 

Linen scarves will provide you with a unique accessory that makes your outfits more aesthetic by flexibly combining indigenous materials and colours. Thus, each scarf is a one-of-a-kind work of art that can showcase people’s class and style.

3. Terry brocade scarves

Terry brocade scarves are indispensable accessories during the windy season. Chie’s terry scarves are completely handwoven from natural fibers, including white and brown cotton. Regarding those made from white cotton, the Lao people in Dien Bien have to use indigo dying technique to create simple colours and patterns that are versatile for every outfits. Meanwhile, brown cotton is quite rare and difficult to find, primarily found in the Na Sang area. 

These warm and beautiful scarves can be mixed and matched with different outfits, making them a favourite choice with many customers when visiting Chie.

4. Brocade headscarves

In Sung village (Da Bac), the Dao Tien community still maintains their traditional clothes, with the headscarf being a unique accessory. Featuring predominantly black colours, these indigo-dyed scarves are meticulously sewn and embroidered, showcasing the diversity in patterns. Each scarf is about 40 cm long, decorated with a 4-5 cm wide red fringe, together with vibrant finger-width threads along it.

When wearing this kind of scarf, it has to cross over the woman's forehead to cover the nape and both of her ears, forming two small points and an eight-shape on her forehead. The remaining parts of the scarf is loosely hang down her back, displaying signature hand-embroidered patterns of the Dao Tien. When they walk, the red fringe sways, accompanied by the jingling sound of silver coins.

Brocade scarves are not only accessories, but also the symbol of cultural diversity and creativity in design. Let’s visit Chie Du Pu Du Pa to discover and choose a unique scarf for yourself!