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French hood – women’s headdress that was widespread in Europe in the 16th century. It is a stiff sort of headband of a rounded shape. The French hood also has a black veil attached to the back. It is worn over a coif. This one is a modern reconstruction.


Also, here are several portraits of women in French hoods from the 1500s.

Ukrainian festive women’s headdresses. Central Ukraine, the beginning of the 20th century. The first one is a headwrap of a married woman. The second one is a bridal wreath worn on top of a kerchief. The third one is also a bridal wreath but a bit simpler than the previous headpiece.

Female caps from the 18th century. The linen biggin on the left is British and from The Met in New York. Biggins were caps worn alone or as a foundation under another headdress. Although, children most often wore them alone. And on the right, from the V&A, is a cap made from crochet linen or wool.

Delicate bridal wreath. The frame is made from wire; wax flowers and beads serve as adornments. Because of the wire, the elements move and the headpiece appears to shimmer and flutter.

Pretty Norwegian bunad caps with traditional embroidery patterns. Vintage headdresses, very feminine and charming.

Very pretty female headdress from Tulchyn district, Vinnytsia region of Ukraine, the end of the 19th century. The set consists of a coif called “ochipok” and a rectangular piece of cloth called “namitka” wrapped around the head. You can see beautiful embroidery on the top part of the ochipok. And the namitka is made from very thin and delicate handmade fabric; it also has a decorative border woven into the cloth.

Traditional male karakul hat from Ukraine. It is gray, which was estimated more than common black ones. Such gray karakul hats were usually worn by young men and grooms, older males used black hats. Today, Ukrainian men don’t use them anymore.

Lady’s sailor hats from late 19th – early 20th century from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The straw boater on the right is made from straw, with a silk band, and dates 1890-1900.

Exquisite late 19th – early 20th century women’s hats. On the left, we can see a French hat from 1902 made of cotton and silk. And on the right, there is a French hat circa 1898 made from silk metal rhinestones. Both of these hats are from an exhibit at The Met.

Tahja – traditional skull-cap in Turkmenistan. Tahja caps are bright and cheerful. Female headdresses are always adorned with embroidery, and these patterns haven’t changed much since centuries ago.