shawl
Draped shoulder cloth
A shawl is a piece of fabric worn draped over the shoulders or wrapped around the upper body for warmth or as a fashion accessory.
Shawls are typically square or rectangular, often fringed, and range from everyday wool wraps to ornate ceremonial garments: She pulled her shawl tighter against the evening chill.
Took without permission
- wrapEnclose by winding around
- serapeTraditional woven shoulder covering
- mantillaLace veil for head
- dupattaTraditional South Asian drape
poncho · cape · tallit · keffiyeh · plaid · tartan · tippet · capelet
Sheared animal fiber
- cashmereFine goat-derived textile
- fleeceWool still on sheep
- alpacaFleece-producing Andean camelid
- mohairAngora goat fiber
merino · angora · thermal · cozy · snug · layering · winter · chilly
Made by looping yarn
- crochetedMade by interlocking yarn loops
- wovenInterlaced on loom
- handmadeCreated manually, not mechanically
- yarnTwisted strand for crafts
wool · pattern · stitch · loom · fringe · tassel · border · motif
Enclose by winding around
- snuggleEmbrace cozily
- nestleSettle into sheltered comfort
- cuddleAffectionate close embrace
- comfortEase or soothing relief
snug · soft · warm · soothing · relaxing · fireside · homely · peaceful
Marked by costly elegance
- refinedPurified or cultured
- gracefulElegant in movement
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- delicateEasily broken or harmed
exquisite · ornate · opulent · sumptuous · tasteful · fine · silk · embroidered
Hung in loose folds
knotted · tied · pinned · slung · cascading · loose · flowing · shouldered
stole
Took without permission
dupatta · poncho · cape · tallit · keffiyeh · plaid · tartan · tippet · capelet
wool
Sheared animal fiber
mohair · merino · angora · thermal · cozy · snug · layering · winter · chilly · bundled
knitted
Made by looping yarn
- crochetedMade by interlocking yarn loops
- wovenInterlaced on loom
- handmadeCreated manually, not mechanically
yarn · wool · pattern · stitch · loom · fringe · tassel · border · motif · handspun
wrap
Enclose by winding around
comfort · snug · soft · warm · soothing · relaxing · fireside · homely · peaceful · restful
luxurious
Marked by costly elegance
- refinedPurified or cultured
- gracefulElegant in movement
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
delicate · exquisite · ornate · opulent · sumptuous · tasteful · fine · silk · embroidered · beaded
draped
Hung in loose folds
folded · knotted · tied · pinned · slung · cascading · loose · flowing · shouldered · fastened
accessory
Supplementary addition
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
- outfitSet of clothes worn together
- bohemianArtistic nonconformist type
vintage · layering · styling · draping · runway · designer · couture · boutique · silhouette · statement
heirloom
Inherited family treasure
heritage · traditional · bridal · mourning · Sunday-best · trousseau · keepsake · estate · vintage · ceremonial
- neckwearscarf, scarves, tie, ties, necklace
- scarvesscarf, bandana, headscarf, silk scarf, neckerchief
- shawlsstole, wrap, tallit, mantilla, dupatta
- Sunday bestSunday best, Sunday dress, church hat, dress, suit
- vintage fashioncorset, vintage style, vintage clothing, bustle, classic style
- ancient garmentstoga, tunic, chiton, stola, pallium
shawlcoat
Outer garment or layer
jacket · blazer · overcoat · parka · suit jacket
shawlstrapless top
Armhole-free torso covering
tank top · halter top · sleeveless dress · tube top · bandeau
- prayer shawlGarment for worship
- shawl collarSeamless rounded neckline edge
- cashmere shawlSoft luxury shoulder covering
- wool shawlKnitted garment for shoulders
- lace shawlOpenwork fabric shoulder covering
- silk shawlLightweight shoulder covering