Wimple | Veil, Head Covering, Scarf | Britannica Wimple, headdress worn by women over the head and around the neck, cheeks, and chin From the late 12th until the beginning of the 14th century, it was worn extensively throughout medieval Europe, and it survived until recently as a head covering for women in religious orders The wimple originally
From Guinevere to Sally Field: A History of Wimples The wimple allowed women to cover their hair, neck, and even part of their face if they so desired as a way to demonstrate their respectability Of course, as is often the case, though originally adopted for reasons of modesty, the wimple also became a way to showcase wealth with jeweled closures or crownlike metal circlets worn on the head