At an early period, Greek women wore longer or shorter veils, which covered the face up to the eyes, and, falling over the neck and back in heavy folds, covered the whole upper part of the body.
We often find instances of the exquisite taste of these head-dresses in statuary and gems of ancient origin; at the same time it must be confessed that most modern fashions, even the ugly ones, have their models, if not in Greek, at least in Roman antiquity.
A ribbon used to be worn around the head, tied in front with an elaborate knot. The net—after it the ’kerchief—was developed from the simple ribbon, in the same manner as straps on the feet gradually became boots.
The head-dress of the women, as well as their costumes, were different at different periods, as figures on preceding page illustrate.
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Greece.