I generally use them like a 70's head covering :0). For a while I wore a "Christian" head covering and again that was worn like a head scarf of the 70's but made of this specific kind of material and shape. Here is a link to a Tiechel-which is a Jewish type of covering... http://www.coveryourhair.com/HowToTieTiechels.html.
Were you also looking to wear scarves as an accessory---meaning not on your head
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