A type of headwear that typically covers the head in a similar fashion to a Detached Hood - that is, wound snugly around the head, leaving the face bare, but covering the jaw and ears. When worn in this fashion, it is also referred to as a barbette.
Derived from Medieval times, the wimple is most often seen in depictions of Traditional Nuns, where it is worn under a Veil, and often attached to a Guimpe - this is a collar, usually white, that covers the shoulders.
Examples
- A wimple styled into a 'cornette'
