What is the difference between a mantilla and a veil?
GContiMillinery
Hats / Headpiece Expert
Nov 21, 2005, 7:58 PM
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Re: [Bay Bride] Mantilla versus Veil
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Dear Bay Bride, According to Mr. Webster:
mantilla: a light scarf worn over the head and shoulders especially by Spanish and Latin-American women
veil: a length of veiling or netting worn over the head or face or attached for protection or ornament to a hat or headdress
Webster is wise --- and Webster is true.
Generally, "Bridally" speaking, a Mantilla is a lace head covering that drapes down around the shoulders (at least) although it is often times longer.
A Veil is tulle or net piece(s) in various lengths (to the eyes, nose, chin, shoulders or cathedral) and widths, worn alone or attached to a hat, tiara, comb, jewel/ornament, etc…
Mantilla versus Veil
