Head Dress Collection (page 98)

National Park of Al Mujeb, Jordan, Middle East

Cuban woman, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Cuban women in old costume, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Yapese dancers performing the traditional bamboo stick dance, Yap, Micronesia, Pacific

Head of a Woman in Profile
Oil on Canvas 41.9 x 27.9 British (English) School

Woman Willowing Maize. Annapurna Trail near Pokhara
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Lapwing. UK (RR)
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Close-up of exterior of ornate Hindu Temple, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Asia

Man playing guitar, Cordoba, Andalucia (Andalusia), Spain, Europe

Statue of General King Le Hoan of early Le dynasty, 980-1009 AD, Le Hoan temple, Hoa Lu, former ancient capital, Ninh Binh Province, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Woman eating pho (noodles) at food stall, Cholon market, Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Girl in traditional Thai clothes, Phuket, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Portrait of three traditional Thai dancers, Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, Asia

Portrait of a Long necked Padaung tribe girl, Mae Hong Son Province, northern Thailand, Asia

Portrait of two Long necked Padaung tribe women, Mae Hong Son Province, northern Thailand, Asia

Close-up of the back view of two dancers in traditional Thai classical dance costume, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Two dancers in traditional Thai classical dance costume, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Portrait of an Akha hill tribe woman, Chiang Rai, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Two men wearing traditional dress of thobe and gutra (headdress) looking across Doha Bay from the Corniche to the new city skyline and West Bay business and financial district, Doha, Qatar

Crowds of people at Christian festival of Easter Sunday, Lima, Peru, South America

Crowds celebrating Christian festival of Easter Sunday, Lima, Peru, South America

Portrait of a man in costume and facial paint, Mardi Gras, Dinagyang, Iloilo City, island of Panay, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Procession, Ati Atihan carnival, Kalibo, island of Panay, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Portrait of a boy in traditional dress, Ati Athian, island of Panay, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Jabrin, Niswa, Oman, Middle East

Close-up of a womans headdress, Kalash Ku pa, Joshi (Spring Festival), Bumburet Valley, Pakistan, Asia

Group of Sibi men, veiled women and children, Baluchistan, Pakistan, Asia

Head dresses worn by dancers in the square at the Basilica de Guadalupe, Mexico City, Mexico, North America

Oulaan Bator Station, Trans-Mongolian train, Mongolia, Asia

Annual Hindu festival, Thaipusam, Batu Caves, near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Asia

Sandbar near Kunfunadhoo Island, Baa Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Straw hat and sunglasses on towel, North Male Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Person in mask and costume, Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

People in masks and costume, Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Three nuns sitting on rocks, Teulada, Sardinia, Italy, Europe

Portrait of a person dressed in mask and costume taking part in Carnival, Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Head and shoulders portrait of a person dressed in carnival mask and costume, Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Person dressed in carnival mask and costume, posing in front of the Bridge of Sighs, Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Portrait of a person dressed in mask and costume posing in front of the Bridge of Sighs, Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Statue with flower offering, Odalan, ceremony, at Bataun temple, Bali, Indonesia, Asia

Close-up of statue, Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Toba Batak dancers, Samosir Island, Lake Toba, North Sumatra, Sumatra, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Toba Batak ceremony, Sumatra, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Woman carrying food offerings on her head, celebrating festival of Kuningan, Ubud village, island of Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Women, Persepolis, Iran, Middle East

Irigal Gate, Nineveh, Iraq, Middle East

Woman dancing during desert festival, Bikaner Desert Festival, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Wall painting in the palace, Bundi, Rajasthan, India, Asia

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"Exploring the Rich Heritage of Head Dresses: From Saint Therese de Lisieux to Haile Selassie" Head dresses have long been a symbol of cultural identity and personal expression. Throughout history, notable figures such as Saint Therese de Lisieux, Anne Boleyn, and Mary Queen of Scots adorned themselves with exquisite headpieces that reflected their status and individuality. From the opulent courts of Europe to the vibrant streets of Venice during Carnival season, head dresses have captivated our imagination. The Dolly Sisters in Paris epitomized elegance with their glamorous feathered headdresses, while two ladies in blue and gold masks at the Venice Carnival added an air of mystery to this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Traveling eastward, we encounter the enchanting temples of Angkor Wat where traditional Cambodian apsara dancers don intricate headwear that embodies grace and spirituality. These temples stand as a testament to human creativity throughout centuries. Not limited to royalty or religious figures alone, even warriors like Cheyenne Chief Two Moons wore elaborate headdresses that spoke volumes about their bravery and leadership. Edward S. Curtis's photograph captures the strength emanating from this proud Cheyenne chief. In commemorating historical events like The First Thanksgiving in 1621, pilgrims donned simple yet symbolic headgear as they gathered together for gratitude and unity. Jean Leon Gerome Ferris's painting immortalizes this momentous occasion when cultures merged under one shared vision. Lastly, we witness a Sikh pilgrim pausing for reflection by Amrit Sarovar - a serene moment where faith intertwines with tradition through his turban-like head dress known as dastaar. These glimpses into diverse cultures remind us that beyond mere fashion statements or ceremonial attire lies a profound connection between individuals and their heritage. Head dresses serve not only as adornments but also bearers of stories woven through time – tales whispered by feathers, jewels, and fabric.