Beautiful Head Wraps

NaturallyCurly.com has posted some beautiful head wrap photos from National Head Wrap day, November 20.
http://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/beauty-style/20-magical-photos-that-will-make-you-want-to-wear-a-head-wrap/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=FB_RSS

Cancer Cap Covers to Crochet

These crochet caps are adorable

http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/accessory/chemo-hat-crochet-pattern/200594?_ct=cucruh-xecu-sedjydkyjo-emd-sbysa&_ctp=1%2CPID%3A200594

Just Cover Up

Summer time in the northern hemisphere means longer days and more sunshine, and warmer weather that has folks wanting to strip down and go nearly nude. But uncovering your body and your head in the summer are not just rules for Arabic-background cultures, and they never were. We bicker and argue over whether or not we should cover out of modesty, or religious duty, or as a symbol of our faith, or from government law, or out of a sense of fashion, or embarrassment at hair loss. But here's the thing: everyone should cover up.

How to protect yourself - Canadian Living: • Cover up. “Keep your T-shirt on" says Rivers. Wear loose-fitting pants and long-sleeved shirts made from closely woven material for the best protection. Wear a wide-brimmed hat. And continue to use sunscreen.

Further rules for covering and protecting your head and face include:

• Head for the shade whenever possible and cover up with clothing and a wide-brimmed hat. (Look for a brim with a dark underside to prevent sun from reflecting back up onto your face.)
• Protect lips with lip balm that has at least SPF 15, and reapply every hour.
• Protect your eyes; wear sunglasses with a UV rating of 100 per cent.

The number one choice to protect your skin from sun damage is:

1: Cover Up

About one million Americans were diagnosed with some form of skin cancer in 2005. In fact, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, the disease makes up one in three cancers diagnosed in this country. Fortunately, there is plenty you can do to protect your skin from the damaging effects of the sun.

One of the best things you can do is cover up. The sun's rays are most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Stay indoors during this time, or if you must be outdoors, cover up and wear sunscreen. The Skin Cancer Foundation says that hats and clothing made of dark, tightly woven materials absorb ultraviolet light better than cotton fabrics in lighter shades. Dry fabrics offer more protection than wet ones.

 Check web stores like Sun Protection Zone,
 the Village Hat Shop,
Solartex Sun Gear,
and the sun hat guide at Sun Protection Hats.

For articles on how-to wear a floppy hat, see this at Fashion Spot or this at FairWindSarongs.

Formal Hijab

I've been writing some articles for my other blog, Old Fashioned Lady, about the concept of modesty in formal dress occasions. Since I haven't posted here lately, I thought I'd see what I could find for formal head coverings. There aren't many for most of us, but the Muslim ladies have this formal head covering done to an art.

Check the videos "Hijab style for a formal occasion" and "Hijab tutorial for formal occasions" on YouTube, and scan through the suggested videos on the right of the screen.

Try a Google image search for "formal wear hijab" or "formal wear headscarf." Or come up with your own Google search; I even found a few cute dress ideas by searching for prom hijab.

Many hijab bloggers have posted pretty styles, including: StylishMuslimah, The Hijablog, and "How to Hijabify Your Prom Outfit" from iHijabi. Comb through their blog pages, and try their links, as well as the hijab bloggers I have listed in the right column.

Also, look through the Modest Clothes directory, for modest formal wear that could be paired up with a stylish head scarf. I'd like to hear from others who have ideas for dressing up a headcovering, when it's necessary.

Facebook Headcovering Pages

Karen Orr has contacted me before and just again, to let us know of her small but apparently active home business for modest dresses and headcoverings. You can find her at the Modest dresses & HeadCovering Shop at Facebook. I think that if you are interested in her goods, you should send her a private message, since she doesn't have an outside website shown here.

Even on social sites like Facebook, keep your eyes open, and search where you can.

Other head covering websites with pages on Facebook include:

• Inspirational HeadCoverings - "creates fashion forward scarves for women who have lost their hair due to medical treatments. Please visit our website at www.InspirationalHeadCoverings.com."
• Headcoverings by Devorah - where modesty doesn't have to mean frumpy! You can find Devorah's website at  Headcoverings by Devorah.
• Heavenly Headcoverings - with a personal Etsy website also -  http://www.etsy.com/shop/lindaward1?ref=si_shop
• Headcovers.com - that wonderful website that provides such stylish headcovers for those who have had to deal with hair loss, also at Headcovers.com. 
• And there are about a billion (yes I am exaggerating) listings that come up when I type "hijab store" into the Facebook search feature.

Have fun exploring the internet through whatever source you are able to use. But, as always, be aware of stumbling across creepy sites.

Sale: Pre-Tied Bandanas, Snoods, Hats, Berets, Headbands, Hair Accessories

And now for a commercial . . . ;)

Pre-Tied Bandanas, Snoods, Hats, Berets, Headbands, Hair Accessories Handbags, Costume Jewelry - MyHeadcoverings.com

Please also read this great article about this website and its relation to the explosion of variety in head and hair covering styles:  The Yeshiva World

A Request for Headcovering Patterns

I keep noticing on my information feed that my pages entitled "free head scarf pattern" and "how to make a head covering" get a lot of hits.  I imagine that many people are looking for head scarf and head covering patterns, so they can make their own. 

 Please, if you have a pattern, send a link to me here.  Please, if you have a site where you sell your own pattern or head coverings, send a link here as well.  I intend to post another article soon with a similar title so that those looking for free or even to-buy patterns for head coverings and head scarves can find a whole variety of patterns to choose from.

Please, Readers, help a head cover-er - who may cover for whatever reason - out, and post us a link to a free headcovering pattern!  Thanks!

Liturgical Time Veil Shop Offers a Treat and More

"Liturgical Time Veil Shop: Headcovering Ladies, We Have a Treat for You"

Sweet and fun! Look at this "Christian Headcovering Mug," from the Veil Shop on Etsy:

Also, check through all the pages at Liturgical Time's Etsy shop and website, for lovely headcoverings.  From their page: "We provide handmade chapel veils, mantillas, and headcoverings for our patrons to wear in church, at prayer, or in everyday life. We are able to take special orders, and to provide some customization, so don't hesitate to make special requests. Special sales, promotions, and giveaways are posted on our blog: http://www.liturgicaltime.blogspot.com".  The author and creator, Michelle, writes about home keeping and traditional church topics in her home blog.


Liturgical Time Veil shop has its own blog called "Liturgical Time Veil Shop", with articles and other information specifically written toward veiling and head covering. Find Michelle's own personal reasoning in this article: "Why I Wear Catholic Chapel Veil".

Many blessings to you, Michelle, as you and your family serve others and the LORD.

hats for all ages by shemakeshats on Etsy

hats for all ages by shemakeshats on Etsy

Must see!  :)  Knitted hats...

How to sew a Christian veil

Please, go to this lady's videos for numerous helpful and sweet videos to help you make and wear your own simple head coverings, as well as learn other sewing tips.   Her website, for more information on these headcoverings and other modest issues, is : http://www.covered4him.com/ She offers head coverings of various styles for sale as well. Because of this, she notes at her website "10-21-10 Please note: Due to my personal convictions I will not sell coverings to someone if I know they will be used for costuming purposes for Halloween. There may be cases where I wouldn't mind a costume in general as long as it is used in a Godly and respectful way...but a Halloween costume is not among them. I do not mean to offend or hurt anyone's feelings, but I am adamantly opposed to that holiday and what it stands for. I prefer that my covering sewing time be used for making coverings that are to be worn for Biblical purposes. This is obviously something that must be on your individual honor as I do not always know what a person may place their order for. It only just occurred to me that someone might wish to order for that reason and I just felt led to post this as a policy, especially as it is that time of year."

You can read her own words here: "Headcovering Testimony," By Mrs. Eleanor R. McDonie.

Etsy Headcovering Shops

Here are some neat Etsy shops that make and provide ladies' headcoverings. Click on the names of the stores to go to their sites.

These were sent to me in response to my request in the last post. I am aware that some online shops come and go, and that there are other shops out there, and so I had hoped to hear from other shop owners. If you would like to send a link to your store in the comments here, please do. There are many ladies looking for shops like yours!

Kudos to Devorah, Cam and Alana for their good works. I wonder if maybe there are others out there who are wondering if making up a store or website would be something you would like to try. What do you think?

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DevorahChannah

Welcome to Headcoverings by Devorah™! An online source for unique & traditional custom made Scarves, Snoods, Veils, Hair Wraps, Shawls, Kippot & Judaic Art!

Perfect for Synagogue, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Wedding Guests, Candle Lighting, Kiddish, all Religious and Traditional Occasions. Also makes attractive, comfortable and soft coverings for those with hair loss due to cancer, chemotherapy, alopecia, trichotillomania and other medical conditions.

I invite you to try a better way of wearing head coverings without the hassle of pins and clips and constantly tugging at the covering due to slippage! My unique cording & lace ties works well to size the covering snugly to prevent slipping without the hassle of using pins and clips while adding a beautiful & elegant touch!

I personally make each and every covering, and each is made from only the best quality of fabrics to ensure comfort, durability and the finest of design.

*Have a question about an item? I can be reached by email periodically during the following hours (CST): Sun. - Wed. 9am to 6pm, Thurs. 1pm - 9pm, Friday - 9am to 12pm

Offline Shabbat (Friday evening - Saturday evening) & all Jewish Holidays.

Website: http://www.headcoverings-by-devorah.com

Join my FACEBOOK page for Exclusive offers!
http://www.facebook.com/HeadcoveringsByDevorah

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asnoodforallseasons

Welcome to A Snood For All Seasons, a shop filled with beautiful handmade headcoverings! My snoods are sewed by machine and finished by hand!

So take a look around and if you have a snood in mind that you don't see than feel free to send me a message and I'll create a custom snood just for you!

This Etsy shop also has snoods for girls, and patterns to make your own!

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FreeToCover

This sweet shop has mantillas and fan fold head coverings and scarves.

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Also see 13 Plum Knitted at Etsy for a few other head covers. This address was sent to me a while back, and the knitter has changed up her Etsy shop a bit, but search for the "hair accessories" in her shop. :)

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EDITED IN:

SowersofHope 

"A Headcovering Boutique"

I apologize to Sowers of Hope for leaving them out of this list; their little link picture is in my sidebar, and has been for a while, but when I put this short list together, I forgot somehow to include this neat Etsy shop!   This store includes: Bethany Veils, Chemo Cancer Hair Loss Covers, Extra Wide Headbands, Amish Kapps and Mob Caps, Miriam Convertible (a fan type folded head band), Snoods, and Tichels, along with Modest Clothes too.

See also the Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sowers-of-Hope-Headcovering-Boutique/133659983367684#!/pages/Sowers-of-Hope-Headcovering-Boutique/133659983367684

and the Sowers of Hope blog:  http://sowersofhope.blogspot.com/

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GarlandsOfGrace

Another pretty headcovering Etsy shop with many kerchief scarves, wide headbands to choose from, suggested by a Dear Reader.  See also http://www.garlandsofgrace.com/  and  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Garlands-of-Grace/117793814917755

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ReginaCoeliCreations

Delena sent me her link a few months ago:    http://www.etsy.com/shop/ReginaCoeliCreations

"A wife to an amazing man and mother to three beautiful children. Lover of God and all things traditional who is on a modesty crusade. All snoods are handmade by me in a smoke-free and pet-free household. I can also make a custom-made snood for you if you have a particular fabric in mind that you don't see in the shop. Please note that it might take a little longer to receive your custom-made snood."

Attention Etsy Headcovering Shops!!!

Please post to this blog article with a link to your Etsy shop, and I will post a collection of links in an article here soon. Please also let me know if I may include a sample photo of your work here, as well as any other particular information about the head coverings that you provide at your site that you would like to share with those who would otherwise not know about you.

If you know of an Etsy shop that you would recommend, write and let me know that too.

This is because I want to help people to understand and be encouraged about wearing those headcoverings. I don't get compensated usually when I share information here. Maybe I should write an e-book?

Thank you in advance!

Headbands store

Some folks might be interested in the ideas and items at Bandz by Liz. Not full head covers, but some sweet ideas, especially the mother and daughter matching styles available.

Pre-Tied Bandanas, Snoods, Hats, Berets, Headbands, Hair Accessories Handbags, Costume Jewelry - MyHeadcoverings.com

Neat site:

Pre-Tied Bandanas, Snoods, Hats, Berets, Headbands, Hair Accessories Handbags, Costume Jewelry - MyHeadcoverings.com

Also check out the blog:

http://myheadcoverings.wordpress.com/

Looking for Headcoverings?

These two blogs just in:

A Godly Homemaker: Headcoverings By Tami "do you wear a headcovering? what style do you like best? when do you wear one?" -- includes links to videos on how to wear a couple of styles. A Godly Homemaker - http://agodlyhomemaker.blogspot.com/

nun101: Great Sites for Headcoverings! By the roman catholic "Great Sites for Headcoverings! I sometimes like to wear a Jewish tichel even though I am Catholic, but I love wear my mantillas during Mass. Hear are some amazing links." nun101 - http://catholicnun101.blogspot.com/

Bandana-rama!

If you like bandana style head coverings, you'll want to check out this neat Etsy.com shop:

Bandanarama

http://www.etsy.com/shop/bandanarama

No Burka Ban in NSW, in time for Eid

NSW Opposition won't support burqa ban : theage.com.au

The NSW opposition says it will not support a bill seeking to ban the wearing of burqas and other face veils in public, delivering a final blow to the hopes of its author, the conservative MP Fred Nile.

The Christian Democratic Party MP introduced the bill in the Legislative Council in June, even though the same bill had been voted down by the council in May.

Two weeks ago NSW Premier Kristina Keneally announced that Labor MPs would not support the proposed legislation, giving it no chance of success.

"Such a ban has no place in multicultural NSW," she said.

Opposition Leader Barry O'Farrell said on Friday the coalition had also decided not to back the burqa ban, saying "there shouldn't be discrimination". . . .

Story continues at linked title above, and I'm sure there is more information on this bill within the Australian media.

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Recently found website catering to the modest dressing follower of Islam: EastEssence.com

"Bringing together the finest in Islamic clothing, East Essence is proud to serve a diverse array of customers

looking for quality and style at ultimate prices. We feature a broad variety of Indian and Islamic women’s clothing that range from conventional to cutting edge silhouettes with the finest craftsmanship."

The "Hamra Hijab" (pictured above) is on sale right now for $7.99. "Reshma Hijab" (shown below) is pictured at $6.99. These pictures are directly linked from the website.

Regular shipping to UK, US and Canada, and other international rates available as well. Looks like a broad selection of Islamic and Indian styles for men, women and children, including a lot of pretty head coverings.

I came across the EastEssence link in a short article "Muslim Hijabs: More Than Meets The Eye", some of which I include below:

"Muslim hijabs are in the news, for all the wrong reasons. Traditionally, a ‘hijab' is a term that denotes the modest dress sense as laid down by Islamic law. Some times referred to as a ‘shaylah' or ‘tarhah,' a hijab is simply a square or rectangular piece of cloth used to cover the head. The word itself comes from the Arabic word hajaba, which means "to hide from the view or to conceal." Therefore, the word hijab actually denotes a ‘physical veil' covering the head and face." . . .

"According to Islamic law, modesty in clothing is a sign of respect to God and has nothing to do with male dominance over women, submissiveness or even human rights, as some of the debate over Islamic head covering rules wrongly depicts. The fact of the matter is that Muslim communities in western countries are growing in size and presence." . . .

"Modesty does not immediately equate Muslim hijabswith blandness. While conservative colours, such as green, grey, blue, and black and white, are chosen by many, there are no rules regarding style, colour or fabric. Hijabs come in a myriad colours, besides sporting embellishments such as embroidery, prints, patterns and weaves. Fabrics range from cotton to silk and wool, thus ensuring that a hijab can be worn for comfort during times of inclement weather as well." . . .

Writing about those Head Coverings

The purpose of my blog in its beginning was to share the myriad writings online about head coverings of all sorts. And there are myriad writings online. When one reads an article from a un- or ill-informed source, the underlying theme seems to be: "What's the big deal? Why do women and men choose to wear this thing on their head? Why the controversy? It's such a little thing!" Yes, it's little, but it's also a big thing. Every modern and historical culture, every religion, every fashion outlet and every health service is directly or indirectly affected by "those head coverings". How can I say that?

I have Google searching for me daily and mailing me updates of articles, blogs and other sites where the words "headcovering" or "head coverings" are used. Once a week, I get a list which has searched out the terms "veil", "veiling", and "head scarf" as well. There is always email for me, even when I don't take the time to post here. From small articles in nature walks or about dressing well in the changing season (which usually recommend head coverings strongly or even require them) to forum chats in one of any kind of setting, not necessarily religiously based, discussing the why, when, how and where to buy of head coverings. Several outlets are available for head covers focused specifically toward those who have lost their hair and have this innate desire to cover their head, whether for propriety, comfort or to ward off the weather. More and more over the past couple of years since I've started this blog, I am finding other bloggers writing about their own experience in "taking the veil" - whether as a convert in some way, or just coming to a new understanding.

With all of the information that I've seen "out there", I am still amazed at the numerous articles written that still ask, "what's the big deal?" Which is why it is important to be informed ourselves, and to be ready to give an answer to all who might ask us to explain the reason for these headcoverings. The reasons may be myriad, for sure, but we each need to understand this "little thing" that is a "big thing" after all.

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Sampling of Links for the Week:

Head Covering of the Week.. A New Favorite Blog... And A Moving Update!

from "A Woman's Place" blog: with a lovely lace veil photo, and a link to an article on headcovering and dress in worship

Headcovering of the week...

from "Life of a Catholic Librarian" blog: with a sweet Garlands of Grace headcovering photo, and links to more

Where's the Hair?

from "Just call me Chaviva" blog: a newly married Orthodox Jewish lady writes about taking on hair covering and reactions to it, with a cute personal picture, in hat

Staff, students show support for principal diagnosed with cancer

article in Gainsville.com (Florida, USA): Teachers and staff show solidarity with their beloved principle who has lost her hair to cancer and now wears a headcovering, by wearing scarves and coverings themselves. One wonders if this kind of support would be shown if all headcoverings were suspect and banned in public places. I love this story.

New section of Canary Creek trail to open

article in CapeGazette.com (Dealware, USA): trail worker volunteers are recruited. "Those planning to attend this event should wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts or jackets, head coverings and sturdy walking shoes." Type of headcovering not specified. I guess we are clever enough to figure out what it means.

Sometimes I get a little snippy.

Misc. Why and How To Cover, and Where to Buy

These articles just came in...

Why Do You Cover? | Hair Accessories Store
What are you doing here? By which I mean, what brings you to a website and a blog about haircovering? Last year, Coveryourhair.com polled Facebook. . .

Pre Tied Bandanas, Pre Tied Womens Headcoverings MyHeadCoverings.com
A huge selection of Pre-Tied Bandana Womens Headcoverings in all fabrics including, cotton, lycra, velour, and terry, and all styles from the most popular ...

Permission To Post Sales at Your Website

After nearly 2 years of having those Google linked ads linked to my blog, and having forgotten all about it, I received my first Google Ads check. Wow! So, if you click on those links on the sidebar in blue, you do help people to make a living! But if you click on the links in my articles, you're just visiting a "free" ad from me, usually something I run across in another blog or during a search.

And sometimes, I will post about a sale at a head covering sales site, if I know about it. Free ad for someone, good deal for someone else, and doesn't take me 5 minutes. I just received this email, and want to pass along the information.

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Hello,

We are currently having a Mother's Day sale at Sowers of Hope - A Headcovering Boutique athttp://www.etsy.com/shop/SowersofHope . All Israeli tichels and Amish style Kapps are currently 10% off. This sale will run until May 9, 2010 .

Thank you and may you be blessed!

For His praise and His glory,
Sowers of Hope
http://www.etsy.com/shop/SowersofHope