Headband
The headband (also the forehead bandage ) is a tight-fitting band worn around the head , which lies across the forehead and above the ears on both sides or covers them completely or partially. It is worn as a piece of clothing or jewelry (especially feather jewelry ) or to hold objects attached to it.
history
The origin of the headband is not clearly known; they already existed in antiquity ( diadem ), where they were worn by athletes, but at times also by rulers ( royal armband ).
Functions
A headband made of wool or other knitted materials, with or without additional earmuffs , protects against the cold. Headbands Sweatbands made from terrycloth and other absorbent materials are worn by athletes to soak up sweat that might otherwise get into their eyes and to keep hair off their faces. In the 1980s, such headbands, along with leggings , bodysuits and ankle-high sneakers, were indispensable accessories for the aerobic look . In the 1920s, headbands were part of Charleston fashion and emphasized the then newly emerged short haircuts for women. Made from silk taffeta and other festive fabrics and adorned with pearls or feathers , headbands were a part of evening wear at the time.
A headband also serves as a holder of a light source ( head lamp ), for example at surgeons and ear-nose-throat doctors ( head mirror ), so that both hands can remain free. A camera can be attached to a headband for the same purpose . In the case of head injuries or after operations , especially plastic operations on the auricle , a headband is used as a bandage. Diadem and crown can be considered variants of the headband.
Modern symbolism
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Headbands are also used as symbols to visually determine a statement. In Japanese culture, the headband is used as a talisman against evil spirits. Japanese soldiers also tied headbands (Japanese: Hachimaki) based on this tradition. Associated with the Japanese ( kamikaze ) warriors - especially during World War II , the headband has gained a political dimension.
Others
The browband of the horse's bridle is also referred to as the headband .
