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The headbands were worn at Greek festivals. [1] The gods also bound their heads with tainiai. [2] Furthermore, cult images, [3] trees, [4] urns, monuments, animal sacrifices and the deceased [5] had tainiai wound around them. They were later adopted by the Romans. [6] A similar type of headband was the diadema, used as a symbol for kings.
A soft round cap, usually of woollen felt, with a bulging flat crown and tight-fitting brimless headband. Worn by both men and women and traditionally associated with France, Basque people, and militaries. [9] Bhadgaunle Topi: A typical Nepali cap. [10] Bicorne
Unlike Chinese wangjin which covered the top of the head like a cap, Korean mang-geon is a circular headband that has two strings at each end of the band. The practical development of a headband form can be seen in the way Korean-style top knots called sang-tu were secured by using the string ties of the mang-geon.
A wreath worn for purpose of attire (in English, a "chaplet"; [1] Ancient Greek: στέφανος, romanized: stéfanos, Latin: corona), [2] is a headdress or headband made of leaves, grasses, flowers or branches. It is typically worn on celebrations, festive occasions and holy days, having a long history and association with ancient pageants ...
Desiderata"(Latin: "things desired") is a 1927 prose poem by the American writer Max Ehrmann. The text was widely distributed in poster form in the 1960s and 1970s. The text was widely distributed in poster form in the 1960s and 1970s.
A deely bobber (also deeley bobber or deeley bopper) [1] is a novelty item of headgear comprising a headband to which are affixed two springy protrusions resembling the antennae of insects. [1] These "antennae" may be topped with simple plastic shapes or more elaborate and fanciful decorations, such as mini pom poms or light-emitting diodes.
Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang was pleased by its appearance and name, and ordered it to be used by scholars and minor government clerks. [43] Adult Ming Wangjin (網巾) Worn under headwear to secure and protect the hair. Adult Ming Xiaoyao jin (逍遥巾) Also known as "Heye jin" (荷叶巾), "Huadingtou jin" (花顶头巾). Worn by commoners, later ...
The word derives from the Greek διάδημα diádēma, "band" or "fillet", [1] from διαδέω diadéō, "I bind round", or "I fasten". [2] The term originally referred to the embroidered white silk ribbon, ending in a knot and two fringed strips often draped over the shoulders, that surrounded the head of the king to denote his authority.