Tantour
The tartour (tartoor) was a form of cone-shaped woman's headdress similar to the hennin, popular in the Levant during the nineteenth century, but was seldom seen after 1850.[1][2]
The tradition persisted longer in Lebanon among the Druze, as evidenced by the 1870s photograph to the right.
The tartour was held in place by a ribbons tied around the head. A silk scarf was wound around the base with a white veil attached to the peak. The height and compositiotartourn of the tartour were proportional to the wealth of its owner, with the most splendid tartours made of gold and reaching as high as thirty inches. Some were encrusted with gems and pearls.
The tartour was a customary gift presented to the bride by her husband on their wedding day.[3]
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References
- ^ 19th Century Lebanese Princess
- ^ "The tartour or Shihabbiyeen". Trmkt.com. Retrieved 2010-08-16.
- ^ "Origin of Levantine Costumes". Almashriq.hiof.no. Retrieved 2010-08-16.
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