Crown Quote by Giraldus Cambrensis
“The men and women cut their hair close round to the ears and eyes. The women, after the manner of the Parthians, cover their heads with a large white veil, folded together in the form of a crown.”
About This Quote
Source Travelogue: Itinerarium Cambriae, 1190s
Describes distinctive hair and veil customs of women, noting Parthian influence and head covering style
In simple terms: Women wore short hair and large white veils styled like crowns
Key Takeaway
Observe cultural dress for historical context
Themes
anthropology
fashion
history
Mood
curious
reflective
Type
historical
descriptive
When to use this quote
- museum curation
- historical reenactment
- costume design
- academic research
Key Concepts
cultural identity
gender norms
Questions to Reflect On
- How do clothing choices reflect societal values?
- What can contemporary designers learn from ancient veils?
A Different Perspective
Modern fashion may overlook functional aspects of such veils
![“The Quran says nothing about the veil, except for an injunction to veil the bosom, which is obvious. As for the face, Muhammad's wife Khadijeh never wore the veil, nor did the other wives of the Prophet after Khadijeh died. [...] The ulema have twisted the Quran with their hadith, always twisting…” quote by Kim Stanley Robinson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4a0/kim-stanley-robinson-2148_bosoms_the-quran-says-nothing-about-the-veil-ex_297158.jpg)
