Alternative uses for Hijab

I was at the credit union on Monday changing my name on my account. As I was waiting, there was a tall Muslim woman in hijab talking on the phone. She conveniently tucked the phone inside her hejab so she could take notes on paper. This is so much easier than crunching your shoulder to your ear to hold the phone in place, and much less pretentious than those ear pieces you see people wearing nowadays.

It then reminded me of a list a few friends of mine had made on our first trip to India: alternative uses for the duppata aka chunni (the long scarf you see worn with panjabi salwar suits). Please note that most of these uses can be replicated using the tail end of the sari as well.
sunshade, umbrella, disguise, toilet paper, napkin, sieve, instant modesty, instant piety, bathing towel, hair towel, bedsheet for train travel, curtain, bandage, pot holder, belt, tool belt, wall hanging, coverup for bad hair day, sling for a broken arm, pillow, tissue, purse, baby swing... you see the list goes on and on. the only thing i like about winter in the US is that I can wear a scarf all the time and reap some of the benefits of wearing a duppata.