head-dress

Decorative hair covering

A head-dress is an ornamental covering or decoration worn on the head, often for ceremonial, cultural, or formal occasions.

The term encompasses elaborate arrangements from feathered Native American war bonnets to jeweled tiaras to bridal veils: The dancers wore traditional head-dresses.

Distinguished from everyday headwear like hats or caps by its decorative or symbolic function.

apparel

hat

Garment for the head

  • capCovering for top
  • bonnetHat secured under chin
  • hoodAttached head covering

turban · beanie · headband · bandana · veil · wimple · coif · snood · fascinator · headscarf

cultural

turban

Wrapped cloth headdress

  • fezFlat-topped tasseled cap
  • kufiRounded brimless African cap
  • keffiyehTraditional Arab cotton headscarf

topi · ushanka · war bonnet · sombrero · tam · kippah · dupatta · hijab · niqab · dastar

ceremonial

crown

Sovereign's ornamental headpiece

  • tiaraOrnamental feminine headband
  • mitrePointed clerical headwear
  • coronetSmall noble's circlet

regalia · vestment · coronation · bridal · wedding · ritual · anointment · investiture · pageantry · procession

fashion

millinery

Craft of hat design

accessory · fascinator · hatbox · bespoke · vintage · retro · avant-garde · statement · embellished · trimmed

ornate

jeweled

Decorated with gems

embroidered · sequined · gilded · bejeweled · gemstone · pearl · crystal · filigree · ornamental · elaborate

Opposites
body location of adornment

head-dressfootwear

Garments for feet

shoes · boots · sandals · ankle bracelet · anklet

adornment versus bareness

head-dressbareheaded

Wearing nothing above

bald head · shaved head · nakedness · natural hair

formality/ceremony versus everyday

head-dressbaseball cap

Soft hat, stiff brim

beanie · hair tie · headband

Family

headdress, headdresses

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G