Links on Headcovering
**(disclaimer)
Inclusion here does not mean that I do or do not agree with all of the
teaching you will find contained in these sites.
The links here are organized by
* Christian sites, including a subset of Roman Catholic sites,
* Islamic sites,
* Jewish sites,
* and Various Other sites.
You will find links to Sales sites with these informational sites, as well as in the links to Headcovering Illustrations.
Christian Headcoverings Web Sites
In response to the New Testament command for women to cover while praying or prophesying, in response to God's order of headship, creation of glory, and "because of the angels". Answering the questions of command, custom and tradition.
Usually refer to headcoverings (one word), head coverings, veil, snood, prayer veil, mantilla, church hat, doily
Islamic Headcoverings Web Sites
In response to the Quranic scripture advising men and women to be modest, and to either cover themselves or lower their gaze. Also usually in response to allegations that Islamic head covering is a way to relegate women to less than human status.
Usually refer to veil, head scarf, hijab, head covering, nikab
Jewish Headcoverings Web Sites
In response to the ancient tradition of modesty and humility in behaviour, often referred to as tznuis, and understanding of Rabbinic instruction. Also refer to men's head covering.
Usually refer to tznuis, head scarf, head covering, snood, yarmulka, kippah, teitchel, sheitel, turban
Headcoverings for Cancer Web Sites
Because women who lose their hair due to cancer treatments desire something to cover their head.
Various Other Links
"Headcovering Customs of the Ancient World"
An Illustrated Survey, in bible-researcher.com, by Michael Marlowe Includes Greek, Roman, Jewish as well as general dress of ancient times.
RELIGIOUS DRESS in the JURIST legal news archive
Links to legal news stories concerning head coverings around the world
Ladies' Accessories - Hats, Bonnets and Veils - Karen Augusta Antiques
Photographs, some Information - antique head coverings, from the 1800's to the early 1900's
(use link from this page to find "hats, bonnets and veils")
What's Your Hat-itude? - article from Africa Travel Magazine
Head covering as fashion - limited Information, Photos, History
Indian Dupatta – From Behind the Veil
History of the Indian head and shoulder scarf called "dupatta". - an Indian travel site
"Why do Sikhs Wear Turbans?"
Thorough article by Sikhnet.com, including internal link (type "how to" in the search bar) to webpage with photos and videos of how to wear the turban
The 5 K's: The symbols of the Sikh ...
Sikhism . An introduction. Compiled by Buvdeep Singh. Discusses the practice of men's head covering and the turban
Head-dresses and turbans - Institute of Draped Clothes
Various Links and histories from around the world and various time periods
Headgear - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Definitions and overview, with internal links to various types of headgear, from an encyclopedic point of view
Head coverings for gangs
"Perpetuating Gang Mentality Through Sports Logo Apparel," by Bret
Stephenson 2002 A study, with pages of photos and explanations.
