A scarf has a generally butterfly-like configuration formed with two mirror-image, generally triangular panels and a connecting neck portion which is preferably pleated. The scarf extends laterally along the straight grain of the fabric to two corners of the triangular panels, and along the bias of the fabric to second corners of the triangular panels. The fabric is a fluid, drapable fabric, preferably pure silk or a silk blend. The scarf can be cut as a single integral piece, or as two pieces joined in a seam at the neck portion. The dimensions of the fabric depend on the size of the person wearing it and its use. In a large size, the scarf can be draped around the neck for use as a stole, dickey, bandeau or halter blouse, with at least one pair of the corners tied at the back. In any size, the scarf can be tied and displayed to provide a wide variety of scarf bows and styles.