Hennin

A fairytale character wearing a Hennin

The hennin was a hat in the shape of a cone or truncated cone that was in fashion with European women of the nobility in the 15th century. It was accompanied by a veil that was draped over the top of the cone and was allowed to fall onto the woman's shoulders, or was gathered in the crook of one arm. The hennin was not worn pointing straight up, but tilted backwards. It was made of light material, often card or a wire mesh over which a light fabric was fixed. The hairline was plucked above the brow so that no stray hairs escaped from the edge of the hennin.

Nowadays, the hennin forms part of the costume of the stereotypical fairytale princess.

References

• Castle Garden Creations — Hennin Ensemble designed from historical manuscripts
• Template:Fr icon Coiffures féminines — Le Hennin