Headscarf - Like Grandma used to wear

[vsa3janes]

I am trying to find some headscarves. My Grandma and Aunt used to wear them all the time in the 60-70s. They are made out of nylon, a large square, and had designs, flowers or small prints on them. Women would wrap them around their hair and tye them in a knot under their chin. They were to keep the wind from blowing their do around.

 

My cousin's elderly mom is in a nursing home and requested some. I have searched but haven't been able to locate any. Does anyone know where to find them?

 

Thank you!

[scrabbler]

Maybe:

http://www.sallybeauty.com/Andre-Chiffon-Scarf/ANDRE23,default,pd.html

[vsa3janes]

Maybe:

http://www.sallybeauty.com/Andre-Chiffon-Scarf/ANDRE23,default,pd.html

 

Thank you, this is close, but, she is looking for one that is a open square. I will send this to my cousin as a back up.

[scrabbler]

This one is shown around the neck but is square:

http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/glorsstore/items/Ladies_21__Square_Chiffon_Scarf_Purple_Retro_50s_NEW

[scrabbler]

different colors and 36x36 square:

http://www.justchiffon.com/36.html

 

http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/browse/Home/Apothecary/Hair-Care/Accessories/Chiffon-Scarf/D/30103/P/1:100:1000:10070:100080/I/f07487&searchid=7JP1SRCH&feedid=nextag

[freesia39]

Ugh, I know EXACTLY what you are talking about - there was this older lady that sat out in front of my old apartment and wore one of these every day, I just can't think of the correct google term.

 

They're square, almost silky sometimes, a pattern, you fold it in half, the large part of the fold is in the front of your head, the point goes toward the back.

[scrabbler]

And wow...some you can get for over $200

http://www.nextag.com/square-scarf/search-html

[mywarmbluefleece]

I can't spell it but try searching for babushkas...thats what all the elderly people I know call them!

[GrandmaWK]

a turban might help, I have a pattern for one, can use almost any fabric, cotten is best

[bugsette]

I was thinking the same thing my Mom and Gramma wore them babushkas my Mom still wear them in the winter

[HansieDZ]

I am trying to find some headscarves. My Grandma and Aunt used to wear them all the time in the 60-70s. They are made out of nylon, a large square, and had designs, flowers or small prints on them. Women would wrap them around their hair and tye them in a knot under their chin. They were to keep the wind from blowing their do around.

 

My cousin's elderly mom is in a nursing home and requested some. I have searched but haven't been able to locate any. Does anyone know where to find them?

 

Thank you!

My mother still has hers from that time period in her drawers

I've seen them at thrift shops,Goodwill,Salvation Army-those types of places.

Do they even make them brand new anymore?????

[Rockfordmom]

I can't spell it but try searching for babushkas...thats what all the elderly people I know call them!

That's exactly what I was thinking, a babushka.

 

 

from wikipedia -

Babushka is a type of headscarf tied under the chin

[vsa3janes]

different colors and 36x36 square:

http://www.justchiffon.com/36.html

 

http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/browse/Home/Apothecary/Hair-Care/Accessories/Chiffon-Scarf/D/30103/P/1:100:1000:10070:100080/I/f07487&searchid=7JP1SRCH&feedid=nextag

Thank you this is exactly what he was looking for.