YOUNG GIRL'S MOTHAISE HAIRDRESSING LA MOTHE SAINT HERAY LACE EMBROIDERY H2342 Young girl's "La mothaise" headdress La Mothe St Héray. It is a young girl from La Mothe St-Héray who had to wear this headdress during major ceremonies. The cardboard carcass is covered with blue silk satin with pleated angles with two side pleats, absorbing the fullness at the base. The bottom is old, composed of a central main motif surrounded all around by small motifs. On the front, the motif is arranged head-to-tail. A satin ribbon, brocaded, leaves the lace of the handmade Paris stitch widely exposed. At the back, a single-shell knot with two sides hides the fitting and the crayfish tail.Do not hesitate to browse my account, I offer other models for sale.A headdress is a fabric, of varied shape, often embroidered in whole or in part, worn by women to cover their hair. The headdress is a form of cloth headgear worn by women. Formerly intended for the dual use of concealing the face and hair and protecting the head, the headdress has become a fashion accessory in the civilian world. Headdresses are found in most of the French provinces. Some only concern one municipality in a region. The headdress is now an element of folk costume, but also of the costume of certain religious orders. All our headdresses come from a succession, without major defects, let us note a few small tasks. Not being a specialist we can not confirm the origin and the name of this headdress, do not hesitate to share your knowledge with us. Sold as presented. For the condition, please detail the photos and zoom in The photos are an integral part of the description Dimensions: Height: 30 cm Width: 19 cm Pan length: 46 cm I remain at your disposal for any questions.