mantilla

Lace head covering

A mantilla is a light lace or silk scarf worn over the head and shoulders, traditionally by Spanish and Latin American women.

It drapes elegantly, often held in place with a decorative comb, and appears at religious services, weddings, and formal occasions: She wore a black mantilla to the funeral.

lace

Chantilly

Bobbin lace or feline breed

filigree · scalloped · eyelets · openwork · handmade · delicate · intricate · heirloom · antique · black

garment

shawl

Draped shoulder covering

  • veilFabric that obscures
  • scarfNeck-warming fabric strip
  • wrapEnclose by winding around

drape · comb · triangular · fringed · shoulders · accessory · silk · lightweight · flowing · worn

religious

Mass

Catholic worship service

veil · modesty · piety · devotion · prayer · Catholic · liturgy · altar · procession · consecration

bridal

wedding

Marriage rite and feast

  • veilFabric that obscures
  • ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
  • brideWoman getting married

heirloom · trousseau · aisle · nuptial · gown · tradition · romantic · elegant · train · tiara

Spanish

Sevilla

Major Andalusian urban center

  • flamencoRhythmic Spanish dance style
  • corridaFormal Spanish bull contest
  • duendePassionate artistic soul-force

señora · Madrid · bullfight · paseo · plaza · fiesta · folk · regional · Goya · Carmen

fashion

couture

Custom high-fashion design

revival · silhouette · accessory · styling · trend · editorial · designer · collection · romantic · dramatic

Categories
Opposites
head covering vs. bare-headedness

mantillabareheaded

Wearing nothing above

hatless

traditional feminine modesty garments vs. revealing/modern attire

mantilladécolletage

Exposed chest and shoulders

miniskirt · crop top

traditional feminine modesty vs. modern informality

mantillauncovered

Made visible or known

Family

mantillas

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G