Headkerchief, wimple, 45x75 cm, cotton, natural

Product description

The veil is a classic headgear, worn from the late 12th to early 14th centuries. It drapes over the head and wraps tightly around the neck, cheeks and chin – it headgear ideal for a nun, a modest city woman or a traveling noblewoman.

From the Christian ideal of chastity, married women were expected to cover their hair, and the more complex the veil and the accompanying pins, the more obvious this is as a status symbol for nobles. ladies functioned. Measuring 75x45 cm, this veil offers plenty of fabric to frame your face and cover your neck and décolleté, without feeling heavy. We use 100% cotton muslin for this: light, breathable and just right for a piece of fabric that fits close to your face and neck.

This veil instantly transforms an ordinary outfit into a believable historical impression, keeps the sun off your neck and anchors your character firmly in the Middle Ages.