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Indeed. Head scarves are common in rural Finland. There is a very simple non-religious explanation: scarves protect the hair, both from disarray in the wind, and from dust etc. Where access to showers, hairdressers etc is limited, the scarf is an important part of the practical wardrobe.

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by Sven Triloqvist on Thu Jun 25th, 2009 at 03:12:21 AM EST
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That's the first somewhat persuasive argument I've read in this thread. What do they call the male scarf in rural Finland?

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by martingale on Thu Jun 25th, 2009 at 06:01:07 AM EST
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It's called a bandage.

Only available at Emergency Treatment centers.

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by Sven Triloqvist on Thu Jun 25th, 2009 at 10:34:55 AM EST
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I've seen those, they usually come in red and white, yes? A lot of kids these days like to wear them around the arm as a sign of rebellion.



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by martingale on Thu Jun 25th, 2009 at 07:42:14 PM EST
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Remember?

10 Uses for a Silk Scarf : The List Maven - Lists of Beauty Tips, Fashion Advice and Shopping Suggestions

or this one?

This used to be the hight of fashion. I still have some of these scarves. :-)

by Fran (fran at eurotrib dot com) on Thu Jun 25th, 2009 at 09:30:34 AM EST
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