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Veils
Title: Veils
Category: Arts & Humanities
Details: Words: 1270 | Pages: 5.4 (approximately 235 words/page)
Veils
When someone mentions the word ‘Veil’ many people think of Bridal veils. But there are other types of veils around; Islamic veils, Spanish mantillas and historical headwear.
The tradition of women wearing veils dates back centuries and it crosses many cultures. In Islamic cultures where women have been subordinate to men, the veil may be worn even today to shield women’s faces.
Veils were popular in European fashions back in Gothic times, around 1400, and …showed first 75 words of 1270 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 1270 total…veils are limited to the bride’s imagination. From simple curled edges, ribbon edging and lace, to sequins, diamantes, pearls, appliqués and even butterflies.
Headpieces are part of the bridal veil.
Frame styles Halo, Camelot, cap, Juliet cap, band, wreath, Tiara.
Sometimes brides choose to have veiled hats; Picture hats, Derby, Pillbox, Toque, Queen Anne Pillbox.
Flowers, feathers, ribbon, beads, pearls, diamantes and crystals can all be used to embellish the headpiece or hat.
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