Tippets are ornamental pieces of clothing typically worn over the shoulders or around the neck as a ceremonial scarf. The term tippet has a variety of synonyms, including stole, scarf, mantle, shawl, and kerchief. A stole is a long, narrow shawl-like garment worn over the shoulders, while a scarf is a piece of fabric worn around the neck. A mantle is a sleeveless garment that drapes over the shoulders, while a shawl is a larger piece of fabric often used as a wrap. Lastly, a kerchief is a small, triangular piece of fabric often tied around the neck. Each of these synonyms conveys the same idea as tippets.