Shpitzel
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A shpitzel is a head covering worn by many married Hasidic women. It consists of a tichel, snood or turban covering the women's head, often with a hairpiece across the front. The hairpiece is made of silk or synthetic fibers, so that it won't too closely resemble real hair. According to Jewish religious law (halacha), a woman must wear a head covering after marriage. The shpitzel was popular among Hungarian Hasidim in the 19th century, and it is still worn by some contemporary women who follow the customs of that community.
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