These square neckerchiefs are 100% cotton and were block printed by hand in India, with wooden blocks. Indian cotton was widely imported to 18th century Europe and America.These historically appropriate prints will make your living history impression colorful! The cotton is lightweight and soft. Each scarf is approximately a 36” square and hemmed around the edges- choose your finish- machine or hand.Since this fabric is block printed by hand, using natural vegetable dyes, there may be some slight color variation. This adds to the beauty and authenticity of each piece! These scarves should be hand washed in cold water and hung or laid flat to dry.