© picture: Bezformata
Islamic dignitaries of Perm, Russia
See as well the article:
Imam Sarığı (head covering worn by an Islamic imam)
Green is the traditional color of the Islam
Imam Sarığı
model in dark green
The Philippi headwear collection is currently the world’s largest collection of clerical, ecclesiastical and religious head coverings and is unique in both its scope and size. You will find examples of headgear from every religious persuasion around the globe, whether ceremonial or worn as part of everyday life. In addition, the collection includes 116 religious objects.
July 19, 2013
July 15, 2013
July 12, 2013
Academic Caps of the University of Durham
Academic garb of the University of Durham
Mortarboard, tricorn hat with golden tassel, John Knox cap with pompon
(click to enlarge)
Get a copy of this wonderful book:
Goff, Philip: University of London - Academic Dress
The University London Press, London 1999
ISBN 0-7187-1608-6
(Painting by Hans Holbein)
John Knox cap is worn by humanists and university doctors of XVI century.
July 02, 2013
The Chapel Veil or Prayer Veil (or Mantilla)
By coincidence I found a nice picture on the page of
Saint Francis Veil Company, Veneta, Oregon, USA
showing the Vergin Mary covering her head with a veil.
You will find detailed information here.
Caravaggio: Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus, 1608/09
Musée des Beaux-Arts, Nancy, France
Mary with veil
In church:
© pictures: Orbis Catholicus
In presence of the Pope:
Jacqueline Kennedy and John XIII
Queen Elisabeth II in the Vatican
The Spanish Mantilla is a veil fixed over a high comb (peineta):
© picture: Orbis Catholicus
A free download of Paul K. William's book here.
More information and pictures:
July 01, 2013
Sombrero Arzobispal Lana
On 8th June I bought this very special "Sombrero Arzobispal Lana" in the shop of
Casa Yustas, Madrid, Spain.
The hat was made by Artesania PONS OLIVER, Alicante, Spain
