Headgear

thumb|St Edward's Crown (1661), used for the coronation of English monarchs and, from 1707, British monarchs, to the present day. A crown is a traditional form of head adornment, or hat, worn by monarchs as a symbol of their power and dignity. A crown is often, by extension, a symbol of the monarch's government or items endorsed by it. The word itself is used, particularly in Commonwealth countries, as an abstract name for the monarchy itself (and, by extension, the state of which said monarch is head) as distinct from the individual who inhabits it (that is, The Crown). A specific type of cro

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A turban (from ‌, ; via ) is a type of headwear based on cloth winding. Featuring many variations, it is worn as customary headwear by people of various cultures. Communities with prominent turban-wearing traditions can be found in the Punjabis, the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, the Balkans, the Caucasus, Central Asia, North Africa, West Africa, East Africa, and amongst some Turkic peoples in Russia.

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cap covering the head and neck leaving the face revealed

thumb|Yemenis|Yemeni man wearing a keffiyeh in turban-style and a Yemeni shawl on his shoulder

thumb| Different headgear worn by Indian and Pakistani military personnel, 1971. A cap is a flat headgear. They made their first appearance as early as 3200 BC. The origin of the word "cap" comes from the Old French word "chapeau" which means "head covering". Over time, the word has evolved and changed its meaning, but it still retains its association with headwear. They are popular in casual and informal settings, and are seen in sports and fashion. They are typically designed for warmth, and often incorporate a visor to block sunlight from the eyes. They come in many shapes and sizes an

thumb|Women's headscarves for sale in Damascus|alt=Four mannequin heads with different headscarfs are arranged on top of a display-table of colourful headscarfs. thumb|In Christian cultures, nuns and [[widows often covered their bodies and hair. Here, widowed Queen Anna of Poland wears a 16th-century wimple with a veil and a ruff around her neck.|alt=Portrait of widowed Queen Anna of Poland wearing a white wimple, veil, and ruff typical of 16th-century noblewomen.]]

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thumb|A collection of headgear thumb|Portrait of a lady wearing the Order of the Swan Headgear, headwear, or headdress is any element of clothing which is worn on one's head, including hats, helmets, turbans and many other types. Headgear is worn for many purposes, including protection against the elements, decoration, or for religious or cultural reasons, including social conventions.

helmet for military use, especially that intended for the battlefield

Nemes () consisted of pieces of striped head cloth worn by pharaohs in ancient Egypt. It covered the whole crown and behind of the head and nape of the neck (sometimes also extending a little way down the back) and had lappets, two large flaps which hung down behind the ears and in front of both shoulders. It was sometimes combined with the double crown, as it is on the statues of Ramesses II at Abu Simbel.

The term ' (also , or ') () refers to any long and loose-fit coat or outer garment worn by Muslim women. Wearers believe that this definition of fulfills the Quranic choice for a hijab. The is also known as by Persian speakers in Iran and Afghanistan. The modern covers the entire body except the face and hands. Some women will also cover the hands with gloves and the face along with a niqāb. thumb|Jilbab

thumb|French Army kepi thumb|upright|1942 portrait of General Charles de Gaulle of the [[Free French Forces wearing a kepi]]

thumb|250px|The portrait of an unknown girl in the traditional Russian clothing by Ivan Argunov, 1784, showcasing a large kokoshnik head dress.|alt=

thumb|A shako of the French troupes de marine, A shako or shacko (, , or ) is a tall, cylindrical military cap, usually with a visor, and sometimes tapered at the top. It is usually adorned with an ornamental plate or badge on the front, metallic or otherwise; and often has a feather, hackle, or pompom attached at the top.

headwear usually tied under the chin and having a front brim

device used to protect the wearer's whole face from hazards

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Agal is a thick cord or rope, usually black, worn by men in the Arabian Peninsula, Iraq, and the Levant to secure the kufiyya on the head.

upright=1.3|thumb|A modern set of the type worn by (apprentice geisha) for the month of January

The šajkača (, ) is the Serbian national hat or cap. Traditionally worn by men in the Serbian countryside, it is named after Serb river troops known as šajkaši. A popular national symbol in Serbia since the beginning of the 20th century, it is typically black, grey or green in colour and is usually made of soft, homemade cloth. It became widely worn by Serb men beginning in the 1880s and was a key component in the uniform of the Serbian military from the end of the 19th century. Today, it is mostly worn by elderly men in rural communities.

thumb|A wimple as shown in Portrait of a Woman, 1430–1435, by Robert Campin (1375/1379–1444), National Gallery, London. The wimple is constructed of four layers of cloth and the pins holding it in place are visible at the top of the head. thumb|Monumental brass of Margaret, Lady Camoys (d.1310), St George's Church, Trotton, West Sussex. This is the earliest surviving brass of a female figure in England. She wears around her neck a wimple (or gorget) which hides the chin and sides of the face. This style of dress continued in fashion until the end of the reign of King Edward III (1327–1377).

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A krama ( ; ) is a sturdy traditional Cambodian garment with many uses, including as a scarf, bandanna, to cover the face, for decorative purposes, and as a hammock for children. It may also be used as a garrote by Bokator fighters, who also wrap the krama around their waists, heads and fists. It is worn by men, women and children, and can be fairly ornate, though most typical kramas contain a gingham pattern of some sort, and traditionally come in either red or blue. It is the Cambodian national symbol.

Kelaghayi (; ) or Hawri ()'''''' also known as "charghat" ( from Persian ), is a traditional Azerbaijani and Armenian women's headgear. It is a square-shaped silk head scarf with special prints on it. In November 2014 at the 9th session of UNESCO's traditional art and symbolism of Kelaghayi, its production and the wearing were included in the list of intangible cultural heritage UNESCO.

clip for the hair

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fashion accessory used to bind up hair

thumb|St. Theophan the Recluse wearing a klobuk. thumb|A Byzantine Rite|Byzantine Catholic Metropolitan wearing a white klobuk thumb|Klobuk of Patriarch Philaret of Moscow (1619-33), Kremlin museum

native American Headdress

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infantry combat helmet covering used by Israeli soldiers

thumb|A woman wearing a black bandana on her head

thumb|A Scottish hackle. The hackle is a clipped plume or short spray of coloured feathers that is attached to a military headdress, with different colours being associated with particular regiments.

thumb|The Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia wearing the koukolion The koukoulion (Greek: κουκούλιον; Slavonic: kukol) is a traditional headdress worn by monks and certain patriarchs in Eastern Christianity.

thumb|upright| Queen Mary II of England wearing fontanges and a frelange, 1688 (mezzotint made 1690s)

armored visor as a helmet component

A durag (alternate spellings) is a close-fitting cloth tied around the top of the head to protect the hair; similarly a wave cap is a close-fitting cap for the same purpose. Durags may be worn to accelerate the development of long curly/kinky hair, waves or locks in the hair; to maintain natural oils in hair (similar to a bonnet); to stop hair breakage; to manage hair in general; or to keep hair, wave patterns and braids from shifting while sleeping. Durags are also worn as an identity-making fashion choice, popular in Black culture and African-American culture.

Tengkolok (Jawi: ), also known as Tanjak, Destar (Minangkabau: Deta; Kelantan-Pattani: Semutar; Brunei: Dastar) is a traditional Malay or Indonesian and male headgear. It is made from long songket cloth folded and tied in a particular style (solek). Nowadays, it is usually worn in ceremonial functions, such as royal ceremonies by royalties, and wedding ceremonies by grooms.

thumb|Catherine, Princess of Wales, then [[Duchess of Cambridge, wearing a red fascinator during her visit to Canada in 2011]] thumb|Antoine Watteau: Studies of a woman wearing a cap (1717–1718)

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headband or fillet of Ancient Greece

pointed cap formerly used as school discipline

head scarf worn by women in Africa and tthe African Diaspora

Kimeshek (, ) or Elechek () is a traditional headgear of married women with children in Kazakhstan, Karakalpakstan (Uzbekistan) and Kyrgyzstan. Kimeshek is also worn by Central Asian Jewish women. Uzbek and Tajik women wear a similar headdress called . Kimeshek is made of white cloth, and the edge is full of patterns. Kimeshek might have different designs and colors based on the wearer's social status, age, and family.

hair ornament traditionally worn by women in the Hispanic world

thumbnail|upright|Blangkons, the traditional Javanese headgear A blangkon (Javanese: ) or belangkon (in Indonesian) is a traditional Javanese headgear worn by men and made of batik fabric. There are four types of blangkons, distinguished by the shapes and regional Javanese origin: Ngayogyakarta, Surakarta, Kedu, and Banyumasan.

The tantour (tantoor) is a form of cone-shaped women's headdress similar to the hennin, popular in the Levant during the nineteenth century, but seldom seen after 1850 outside of use as a folk costume. The tantour was usually only worn by wealthy noblewomen and often decorated with precious jewels and pearls, with most expensive tantours being made of gold or silver. Being an honored headdress, the tantour was a customary gift presented to the bride by her husband on their wedding day.

thumb|Russian Orthodox nun wearing apostolnik.

Litham (, sometimes pronounced lifam) is a mouth-veil which the Tuareg and other West and North African (namely Sahelian) nomads, particularly men, have traditionally used to cover the lower part of their face.

thumb|Plastic nose clip thumb|Wire nose clip with tether A noseclip or nose clip is a device designed to hold the nostrils closed to prevent water from entering, or air from escaping, by people during aquatic activities such as kayaking, freediving, swimming, synchronized swimming and waterdance.

right|thumb|Simple American bonnet or mobcap, in a portrait by Benjamin Greenleaf, 1805

thumb|A in the Ding Ling Tomb Museum within the Ming Tombs

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helmet shaped like a turban

thumb|Traditional Ukrainian headdress