Why royalty wear wigs in 18 century and how they were made of?
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Royalty was not alone in wearing wigs in the 18th century in Europe!\nMost people wore them as fashion. Some were simple affairs, others very ornate and powdered. Kings, nobles, judges, lawyers, apothecaries, businessmen, actors, poets etc etc etc-- youll find everyone wearing wigs back then.\nThe best wigs were made from real human hair. the other were made from horse-hair and other material.
277722
I'd get a very expensive human hair wig.
456864
It used to be a sign of prestige.  Only the highly respected wore white powdered wigs.  It was a sign of high social class.
478903
yah i  woundered about this , why other religions are alergic to womans hair, or it turns them on so they lose all controle.in the old days in europe woman use to were [babuskas]triangluar cloths on there heads, wich may have been a modern adaptation of the berka,bee keeper suit.\n\nit may be MANS  atempt to HIDE THE [POWER- OF THE DEVINE MOTHER],the GODDESS is ALL POWERFUL and MAN might be jelouse of that POWER.so he attemps to steal it , BY SUBJEGATEING woman the devine representatives, of THE SUPREM [GOD-WOMAN]
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http://www.ukhairdressers.com/history%20of%20hair.asp\n\nI hope it helps!
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Clothing during the reign of Elizabeth (1558-1603) has always reflected the social status of the wearer. There would be no doubt in ones mind about picking out the nobility in any given crowd. Clothing is a direct indication of wealth. Many of the upper class and nobility give their older garments to their servants rather than clean them. Some garments are even given to the local theatre groups for costumes.\n\nThe cost of clothing is related to the type of fabric and the color. Purple dye is extracted by crushing thousands of tiny sea snails; similarly, crimson dye is obtained by crushing a certain type of ant. Processed fabrics such as velvet or corduroy are costly, as are satins and other fine weaves. Cotton, wool, and flax are common.
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here you go \n\n\nMerchants hawking their "stuff," politicians pushing their agendas, the Media exploiting it all. It seems like there's always someone trying to *pull the wool over our eyes*.\nThe *wool* referred to, however, was once just slang for "hair," synonymous with the powdered wigs worn by gentlemen several centuries ago.\nThe most powerful ones with the most elaborate hairstyles became our first bigwigs. It was then no simple task for a *bigwig* to take an innocent stroll down a city street with young hooligans lurking around every corner. As a malicious act, a joke, or for purpose of thievery, they would often pull the wig (the wool) down over said gentleman's eyes, enabling them to make off with his purse in the process. hope this helps you
68816
i wod like to live in 18th century england because of the rich culture and power during tat time
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By looking at the costumes, it seems to be Italy of the late 1400s.  Have a look at some of these:\n\nhttp://www.costumes.org/history/100pages/medivBonnard.htm\n\nHowever, I don't know how accurate the film's costumes were (not having seen it for a long time).  This period is most likely.\n\nAfter some more research: yes, around the late 1400s in Italy, and possibly into the early 1500s.\n\nTake a look at the bottom half of this page:\nhttp://www.marquise.de/en/1400/pics/1400b.shtml\n\nAnd this page:\nhttp://www.marquise.de/en/1500/pics/index.shtml\n\nSouthern Mediterranean fashion differed somewhat from the more northern areas, and I think Zeffirelli caught the mood of the times rather than represented it with detailed accuracy.
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they wore gold bangles very much simillar to the ones we wear today. there's this brand that makes viking jewellery but i can't remember what it's called. sorry
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obvious ..coz it was 100 years old since inception !!
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well, since those folks would've been considered "peasants" this might help you out - \n\n"Peasant Clothing\nPeasant men wore stockings or tunics, while women wore long gowns with sleeveless tunics and wimples to cover their hair. Sheepskin cloaks and woolen hats and mittens were worn in winter for protection from the cold and rain. Leather boots were covered with wooden patens to keep the feet dry. The outer clothes were almost never laundered, but the linen underwear was regularly washed. The smell of wood smoke that permeated the clothing seemed to act as a deodorant. Peasant women spun wool into the threads that were woven into the cloth for these garments."
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you take some fake hair, and glue it to your head.\n\nyes people can usually recognise it.  bald may be better looking than a wig.\n\ntry some rogain first.
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Some ultra-Orthodox or Hasidic women cover their heads with a sheitel. That's a wig. \n\nhttp://www.sheitel.com\n\nhttp://www.sichosinenglish.org/books/kissui-harosh/02.htm\n\nIn some cases, the head is shaven under the sheitel:\n\nhttp://www.shabot6000.com/archive.php?id=57
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The urge to adorn oneself is as ancient as humankind. Beads strung into necklaces and bracelets have been found in Cro-Magnon burial sites as early as 40,000 BC. \n\nJewelry makes people feel prettier and is a means to boast your personal style. Certain shapes or styles of jewelry have been used to ward of evil or grant luck. Cultural heritage can also be expressed through jewelry.\n\nIn anciet Egypt the highest honor you could recieve was the Three Gold Flies, a necklace with three golden fly pendants. Egyptians also wore protective amulets to promote well-being in this life and the next. Native Americans sewed beads and feathers onto their clothing for special occasions. The Ceasars of ancient Rome wore crowns of laurel wreaths to display their soveriengty. Europeans monarchs and nobles dripped with jewels and precious metals, fine laces and elaborate gowns to show their power. Seal rings were passed down from father to son, and were greatly prized. Africans pierced their ears and noses. Aborigenes tattooed themselves. \n\nThe desire to better your appearance through jewelry is as much an instinct as keeping warm.
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i have to disagree with the previous answer, being that 1) it isn't just ultra orthodox women that wear a wig after marriage, there are plenty of not so orthodox (or as people call them modern orthodox) women which wear a wig. 2) it isn't worn to make a woman look not nice, on the contrary a wig will alot of times enhance the beauty of the woman, especially that she can choose new styles for her hair and new colors.\nthe reason that it is worn, is because acc. to jewish law after a woman is married only her husband may see her natural hair, and a kerchief for the hair won't really do, being that it is very easy to take off and fall off, so they wear a wig. but under no circumstance would the torah command a jewish woman to make herself look not nice because she is a married woman.\nalso it is worn for the woman herself to recognize the fact that she is married, and be more careful in how she interacts around men, being that she is unified with only her husband. \nthey are made in many places, most of them coming from europe.
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Because it's a tradition heading way back to the time when they were noblemen and the proper way for them to dress included the wig.