spanish shawls are a veil worn to cover the hair in spain.
a veil worn to cover the hair in spain?
spanish shawls
the origin of the peineta goes back to the 19th century in spain, but there is evidence of its use on the iberian peninsula as early as the 5th century bce and in other areas from the 17th century. it is used today primarily during special occasions such as weddings, bullfights, holy week processions, and traditional performances of flamenco music.





























the peineta is usually worn with a mantilla, a veil worn over the head and shoulders. the mantilla is also a common element of some valencian and andalusian costumes.
peineta (comb)
the word 'sari' evolved from 'sattika' mentioned in earliest jain and buddhist literature as women's attire. the sari or sattika evolved from a "three-piece" ensemble comprising the "antriya", the lower garment; the "uttariya"; a veil worn over the shoulder or the head; and the "stanapatta", a chestband. this ensemble is mentioned in sanskrit literature and buddhist pali literature during the 6th century b.c. this complete three-piece dress was known as "poshak", generic term for costume. ancient antriya closely resembled dothi wrap in the "fishtail" version which was passed through legs, covered the legs loosely and then flowed into a long, decorative pleats at front of the legs. it further evolved into "bhairnivasani" skirt, today known as "ghagri" and "lehenga". uttariya was a shawl-like veil worn over the shoulder or head, it evolved into what is known today known as dupatta and ghoongat. likewise, "stanapatta" evolved into "choli" by 1st century a.d. between 2nd century b.c to 1st century a.d, "antariya" and "uttariya" was merged to form a single garment known as sari mentioned in pali literature, which served the purpose of two garments in one-piece.
sari