Re: [h-cost] Ear-coverings and wimples

2012-04-01 Thread Susan Carroll-Clark
On 25/03/2012 4:51 PM, Robin Netherton wrote: Cloth headcoverings, some of which cover the ears or neck or both, have been worn in many cultures and for many reasons, including practical ones (cleanliness, weather protection) as well as modesty or fashion. It seems pretty far-fetched to

Re: [h-cost] Ear-coverings and wimples

2012-04-01 Thread AVCHASE
This to any who are interested. I've noticed a significant lack of mention of the 'coif', which is an integral part of the habit of the Benedictines nun's attire, with the wimple and the one or two part veil. It was explained to me, by the historian of an abbey, that their habit dates from

[h-cost] Please consider competing in the first ever CC Runway!

2012-04-01 Thread Pierre Sandy Pettinger
Only two weeks left to prevent cancellation of CC (Costume-Con) Runway! We have 3 entries - we need at least 2 more by April 15 to prevent cancellation of the competition. Please enter! Have you always thought that you could do a better design than the contestants on Project Runway (tm)?