The language of silk
What Is a Silk Scarf Called? Scarf Names Explained
The most common name is silk scarf. If it is square, it is a square silk scarf. In French fashion vocabulary, a gavroche usually means a small square scarf worn close to the neck.
See a small scarf in practice
Silk scarf, square scarf, gavroche: what is the difference?
- Silk scarf
- The name describes the accessory and its material, without specifying a shape or size.
- Square scarf
- Square describes the shape, not a large size. A square scarf can measure 50, 70 or 90 cm on each side.
- Gavroche
- A French term often used for a small square scarf worn close to the neck. It does not indicate one universal size.
From the name to the knot
A small scarf, close to the neck
VOLUTE BORÉALE SCARF 50
50 × 50 cm · 100% silk
Burgundy swirls on a light background pair well with a white shirt, an ecru knit or a navy jacket. Tied close to the neck, the 50 cm scarf makes a small, discreet knot.
55 €
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The same scarf, tied close to the neck.
Three sizes, three ways to wear silk
A small knot, a fuller knot, a shoulder drape: see how each looks before choosing.
SCARF 50CM
50 × 50 cmA small knot close to the neck.
A discreet accent with a white shirt, close to the face.
Explore SCARF 50CM
SCARF 70CM
70 × 70 cmA fuller knot at the neck.
Visible ends over an overshirt, letting the print become part of the silhouette.
Explore SCARF 70CM
SCARF 90CM
90 × 90 cmDraped over the shoulders.
A more generous drape over a simple top, giving the design room to show.
Explore SCARF 90CMThree wearing examples, not a to-scale comparison. Folding and tying also change the result.
Read the detailed size guide ↗Still have a question?
Is a square silk scarf always large?
No. “Square” describes its shape, not its size. The La Caressette scarves shown here measure 50 × 50, 70 × 70 or 90 × 90 cm.
Is a gavroche the same as a scarf?
Gavroche generally refers to a small square scarf in French fashion vocabulary. “Scarf” is the broader term, covering different shapes and sizes.
Which size works for a small knot at the neck?
A 50 × 50 cm scarf makes a small knot close to the neck. For a fuller effect, compare the 70 and 90 cm examples, then read the detailed size guide.
The right word describes the shape.
The right scarf follows your gesture.
