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The ancient Greek hairnet, known as the kekryphalos,
Was a type of head-dress or coif made of net-work. It was part of the elaborate hairstyles of the Greco-Roman world, often used to hold and shape the hair. Women in ancient Greece would wear the kekryphalos to cover their hair, which could be adorned with various decorations, such as golden clasps shaped like grasshoppers. These hairnets were not only practical but also served as a fashion statement, reflecting the wearer’s wealth and social status. For more detailed visual and historical insights, artworks and sculptures from that era, such as grave steles, often depict women wearing these hairnets.
Paul-Jean-Louis Gervais | Bacchanale | MutualArt
Artwork by Paul-Jean-Louis Gervais, Bacchanale, Made of Oil on canvas