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The dupatta is a form of headgear worn by South Asian women. It began as a sign of modesty, but in modern urban areas is now treated as more of a fashion accessory. (Steve Evans | Wikimedia Commons)

The dupatta is a form of headgear worn by South Asian women. It began as a sign of modesty, but in modern urban areas is now treated as more of a fashion accessory. (Steve Evans | Wikimedia Commons)

The dupatta is a form of headgear worn by South Asian women. It began as a sign of modesty, but in modern urban areas is now treated as more of a fashion accessory. (Steve Evans | Wikimedia Commons)
Eastern European women (especially older women, whence the name which comes from the Russian word for grandmother) wear this style of head scarf when they go to church. It is a sign of their Orthodox faith. (Public domain | Wikimedia Commons)
This late 19th century painting depicts the cap Puritan women wore as part of their plain dress. It is similar to head coverings worn by Amish and Mennonite women today. (A fair Puritan, by E. Percy Moran | Wikimedia Commons)
The Amish Kapp is really a type of prayer veil, but since the Amish strive to maintain a constant communication with God the women wear it all day long. (lightfoot | Morguefile)
Marcin Kober`s portrait of Anna Jagiellon depicts a 16th century wimple. The wimple was common in medieval Europe, when it was considered unseemly for married women to show their hair in public. (Public domain | Wikimedia Commons)
Many Catholic nuns still wear a traditional habit, including a full wimple. The habit and wimple are signs of belonging to an order, and also of the vows these women have made. (Public domain | Wikimedia Commons)
Whistler`s portrait of Lady Meux shows the long sleeves and skirts, and the high necklines common in the Victorian Era. (Public domain | Wikimedia Commons)
The hijab is but one type of Islamic veil. (D Sharon Pruitt | Wikimedia Commons)
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