Headscarf

Headscarf

This headscarf is made from pure virgin wool sourced from Xalda sheep, a native breed of Asturias. Its simple design is inspired by the traditional scarf that Asturian women used to wear to cover their heads until just a few decades ago. Although the traditional headscarf gradually disappeared with the rise of modern fashion, scarves continued to be used throughout the 20th century to keep the head warm during colder months. This reinterpretation of the traditional scarf, now crafted in knitted wool, is an original design by Marina. It was born out of a personal need for warmth and has evolved into a practical and versatile winter accessory, now available for purchase.

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The headscarves are produced continuously, depending on the availability of raw materials and demand. The piece in question was made in 2025 and is currently stored in stock, ready for sale.

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Asturian,Spanish

Physical Object

725

Pañoleta

13/10/2025

Argüelles Sánchez, L. (1986). Indumentaria popular en Asturias. GH Ed. Roza, G. (2006). La indumentaria tradicional asturiana: Guía práctica. Gloria Roza Cuesta. Santoveña Zapatero, F. (2018). Traje tradicional, indumentaria popular y construcción del cuerpo en Asturias (1860-1920). Muséu del Pueblu d’Asturies; Fundación Municipal de Cultura, Educación y Universidad Popular; Ayto. de Gijón / Xixón. https://sedeelectronica.gijon.es/publicacions/show/8549-traje-tradicional-indumentaria-popular-y-construccion-del-cuerpo-en-asturias-1860-1920/

40cm x cm x 100cm

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Virgin wool from Xalda sheep, available in three natural shades: black, grey, and white — the original colors of the animal.

Cultural

fibre and textile crafts

Machinery for washing, carding, and spinning wool; knitting needles; machines for knitted fabrics (tricotosa).

Tene, Quirós, Asturias, Spain

The wool comes from Xalda sheep raised on farms in Asturias.

The wool comes from local farms in Asturias and has been carefully selected by Marina, preserving the natural colors of the Xalda sheep breed (black, grey, and white). The raw material is sent to a specialized spinning mill, where it undergoes washing, carding, and spinning processes. Marina crafts these headscarves by hand, knitting with needles. At times, to speed up production, she collaborates with another artisan who uses a knitting machine (tricotosa), while maintaining the handcrafted nature of each piece.

Warm head scarf

Direct sale to customers.

Limited-run production

Knitted fabrics began to gain popularity in Spain during the 20th century. Before that, women knitted wool socks, stockings, and other garments at home using four needles. With the invention of knitting machines and the spread of hand knitting, domestic production expanded to include sweaters and jackets. The design of this headscarf recalls the traditional scarves worn by rural women as part of their attire until the early 20th century, as well as those used in everyday fashion for many years afterward. Today, the use of women’s headscarves has largely fallen out of practice. This model, made from native sheep’s wool —an innovation compared to traditional materials like linen or cotton— aims to offer a contemporary garment that also evokes the past. Its purpose is to reconnect clothing traditions with cultural identity and the surrounding landscape.

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