What is hennin?
and Hennin is a high, medieval European headress worn by aristocratic and noble women. Henniny was made in three basic shapes: high and conical shape, known as Hennin tower; abbreviated flat end, known as floral or Hennin section; and divided or heart -shaped heart. Hennin would be worn at an angle and slightly pointing backwards. The veil was often attached to the top and left to the bearer's shoulders or even to the ground. Hennin was usually tied under the chin, using an extension of the veil or other thick cloth wrapped around the headband or attached to its base.
Hennins were at the peak of their popularity on Wednesday to the end of the 15th century, especially in France and Burgundy. Burdunge was a medieval feudal territory currently Western France. Henns was also worn in Eastern Europe, including Poland and Hungary. They were not so common in England and Italy, although there are some records that nosís there.
The construction of hennins is not known, but it is believed that they were made of light fabric or fabric such as starchy linen, maybe wrapped around a card or wire material to help them keep stiff. They came in different colors and sometimes they were richly decorated with objects such as pearls, silk, velvets and silver or gold cords. Women often pulled their hair into a tight bun that was hidden under the headband. Some women would jerk necks and a line of eyebrows so that none of their hair could be seen. Others would show their hair, either in the braids or freely hanging down. On average, Hennin would be high between 12 and 18 inches (about 30 and 45 cm), although some of the versions of the tower wearing the royal rank could be much higher.
Hennins appear in many medieval illuminated manuscripts and paintings, especially those from France, including Tristan de Létonois Augustine , lasted de dieu and Histoires de Troye . Historical women who appear inPortraits of Hennin, include Isabella from Portugal, Mary of Burgundy and Margaret of York.
In popular culture, Hennin became a trademark of the fairy -tale princess. In Disney's Sleeping Beauty , the antagonist wears maliciously and what seems to be divided by Hennin, which resembles the Devil's corners. Disney also plays the idea of a divided Hennin with the display of Maid Marion as foxes in Robin Hood .