The difference between scarf and shawl is the size. And most of times the differ by width.

Scarf – Size of scarf normally varies from 10cm -40cm in width and 120cm – 200 cm in length. Among scarves also they differ a lot in size. Specially summer and winter scarves.

Shawl- Shawls mostly come 80-110 cm wide to 180 cm – 210 cm long.

Traditionally shawl was popular word in India, Pakistan and Nepal. But now it has been widely adopted in west also. And in past shawl was used for winter only and were made from only pure wool.

In Indonesia, scarf and shawl made from batik is the most popular fashion accesories.