What is the Oxford hood?

Oxford Hood is a special hood that is worn above the shoulders of the university graduate. Although such hoods were originally practical and designed to protect their heads, the hood is purely decorative today, while the graduate using their parent plate, there, bonnet or other head forms. The oxford hood is also sometimes known as a "simple hood", in a reference to the fact that it lacks cape or decorative cover known as Tippet. Originally, academic regalia was derived from Robic, which is worn by members of religious orders, because most students were historically members of religious orders until the universities were opened to the lay public. The bonnet was added as a practical measure and many historical hoods were lined in fur for special insulation and heat. Today, a number of different hood styles are used; Suddenly people could tell which school the student went to the hood, even if it was no longer.

Because the hood is ornamental, some license can be used with its size and shape. The oxford hood is usually long, covered well on the back and ends with a decorative tail called Liripipe. According to tradition, the body of the bonnet is known as Cowl, a black, lined with a band that reflects the student's discipline. The interior of the bonnet can be lined in school colors and the bonnet can also be lined with decorative pipes. The small strap goes through the neck to hold the bonnet on the body.

Wearing Oxford Hood is challenging and many graduates cheat and use the pins to repair the hood on site. Without pins, the hood could slip from the center, concentrate around the shoulders, or pull to the neck and tighten the strap to keep the bonnet in place. It helps someone to see the hood from behind and straighten, as needed, to ensure that it looks neat and tidy.

The length of the oxford hood varies depending on the degree that the student holds. Such hoods are usually seen only in masters and doctoral studiesNTs, although university students can technically wear hoods at many universities. In addition to the oxford hood, you can also see Cambridge or Full Hoods that include Tippet or Cape.