What Is a Twilly Scarf? How to Tie One on a Handbag

Updated November 2026. A twilly scarf is a narrow strip of silk—usually about 5 cm wide and 85–90 cm long—made to wrap a handbag handle, finish a ponytail, or tie a small neck bow. It is not a 90 cm square. If you searched “twilly scarf” or “silk scarf for handbags,” this is the format.

Shop Wenzi’s hand-painted versions in the twilly / skinny scarf collection. Most start around $39 CAD, with free shipping to the US and Canada.

Twilly vs square silk scarf

	Twilly / skinny	90 cm square
Typical size	~5 × 85–88 cm	90 × 90 cm
Best for	Bags, hair, wrist, small bows	Neck, head, belt, scarf-as-top
Entry price (Wenzi)	Often under $100 USD	Higher; full artwork field

How to tie a twilly on a handbag

1. Center the scarf under the handle.
2. Cross the ends over the top of the strap.
3. Knot once, or finish with a soft bow.
4. Adjust so the print faces outward.

Works on totes, structured handbags, and thinner straps. For more bag and hair looks, see skinny scarf styling.

Why choose a hand-painted twilly

Wenzi designs begin as original paintings in Toronto, then print on 100% mulberry silk. They are not Hermès replicas or anonymous marketplace prints. Brand line: The Art of Being Elsewhere.

Next: browse twilly silk scarves or compare formats in our 90 cm square size guide.