eye of Horus
The eye of Horus, or Wedjat eye, is an ancient Egyptian symbol that represents the eye of the falcon-headed god Horus and symbolizes healing and regeneration and was often worn for protection.
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huipilli/huipil
A woven rectangular shirt worn by women in Central America beginning in ancient times.
tricorne hat
A 3-cornered hat with a standing brim, which was popular in 18th century.
nemes headdress
Starched linen headdress worn only by royals in ancient Egypt.
himation
An rectangular cloak wrapped around the body and thrown over the left shoulder worn by the ancient Greeks.
gabled hood
A woman’s headdress that is wired to create a point at the top of the head and has fabric that drapes from the back of the head.
French hood
A rounded headdress for women that was popular in the 16th century (from 1540).
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