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A chaplet is a headdress in the form of a wreath made of leaves, flowers or twigs woven into a ring. [1] It is typically worn on festive occasions and on holy days. In ancient times a chaplet also served as a crown representing victory or authority .
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 ...
'wreath', 'garland', 'chaplet') usually made of vegetation or precious metals were worn on ceremonial occasions and were awarded for various achievements. The symbolism of these different types of wreaths depended on their composition; different crowns were worn and awarded for different purposes.
A headdress consisting of a scarf-like single piece of cloth wound around either the head itself or an inner hat. Tyrolean hat: A felt hat with a corded band and feather ornament, originating from the Alps. Umbrella hat: A hat made from an umbrella that straps to the head. Has been made with mosquito netting. Upe
Chaplet may refer to: Chaplet (headgear), a wreath or garland for the head; Chaplet (prayer), a string of prayer beads and the associated prayer; Chaplet (metallurgy), a metal form to hold a core in place
The word "laureate" in 'poet laureate' refers to the laurel wreath. For example, the greatly admired medieval Florentine poet and philosopher Dante Alighieri is often represented in paintings and sculpture wearing a laurel wreath. In Italy, the term laureato is used in academia to refer to any student who has graduated.
A corolla, simulating a chaplet of mistletoe, as worn by a grand druid of the Breton Gorsedd. A corolla is an ancient headdress in the form of a small circlet or crown. [1] Usually it has ceremonial significance and represents victory or authority.
Woman presenting a chaplet wears a linen barbet and fillet headdress. She also wears a fur-lined mantle or cloak, c. 1305–1340. Women at dinner wear their hair confined in braids or cauls over each ear, and wear sheer veils. The woman on the left wears a sideless surcoat over her kirtle, and the woman on the right wears an overgown with fur ...