Elegant & Mysterious. Veils

A veil swaying under the wind creates some fascinating shapes. What kind of cloth do you envision when you hear the word "veil"? A pure, white veil the hides the face of a future bride? There's a huge variety of veils, and some of them, luxuriously embroidered, are part of local traditions and typical costumes. Also, let's not forget black veils, used by mourning women.

Today we featured a number of illustrations portraying veils. Did you know that some say a veil helps to protect yourself from demons? Enjoy!