The hennin (French: hennin / ˈhɛnɪn /; [1] possibly from Flemish Dutch: henninck meaning cock or rooster) [N 1] was a headdress in the shape of a cone, steeple, or truncated cone worn in the Late Middle Ages by European women of the nobility. [2]

The hennin was a headdress shaped like a steeple or truncated cone and popular among women of the nobility during the late Middle Ages.

The hennin was a popular 15th century hat much like that of a traditional Turkish fez. It first appeared in France about 1428 and was usually worn with the style of dress called the Burgundian Gown.

May 13, 2013 · Known as a hennin, the hat was popular in Burgundy, France and Flanders, though it was also worn elsewhere in Europe for much of the 15 th century. The ‘Allegory of True Love’ by Hans Memling shows a young woman wearing a hennin with a contrasting flap around the base and a sheer veil.

Mar 17, 2025 · The Hennin is a staple of children's fancy dress. Elida Lyons offers an explanation as to why this hat dominates the imagery of medieval fashion.

and Hennin is a high, medieval European headress worn by aristocratic and noble women. Henniny was made in three basic shapes: high and conical shape, known as Hennin tower; abbreviated flat end, known as floral or Hennin section; and divided or heart -shaped heart. Hennin would be worn at an angle and slightly pointing backwards. The veil was often …

Dec 8, 2016 · Hennin The most extravagant headdress of Burgundian fashion is the hennin, a cone or truncated-cone shaped cap with a wire frame covered in fabric and topped by a floating veil. Later hennins feature a turned-back brim, or are worn over a hood with a turned-back brim.

Feb 7, 2015 · The HENNIN, sometimes referred to as the CORNET, was a high steeple cap, like a candle extinguisher. It first appeared in France about 1428 (Fig. 619 1), and was made of a stiffened fabric covered with a rich material, and worn tilted back on the head, its upper surface at an angle of about forty-five degrees to the vertical.

Jul 13, 2020 · These hennin became visible symbols of prosperity, and the materials used for their construction reflect that. Velvets, silks, and gold and silver tissue, fine weaving and intricate embroidery, often similarly dictated by all made appearances …

The hennin/ˈhɛnᵻn/ (Dutch:henninck ‘cock’ > French:hennin[1]) was a headdress in the shape of a cone or "steeple", or truncated cone worn in the late Middle Ages by European women of the nobility. [2]