Nose Handkerchief
Nose handkerchief as a fashion accessory appeared in Italy during the Renaissance, followed by distribution in France, Germany, Spain. During the XVI-XVII centuries, these shawls served as a decorative element of clothing. Actually, the hygienic function of the nosebleeds began to be used in the XVIII century, and in the 19th century the nosewoman became popular, if not an obligatory element among the general population in Europe and America. Basic fabrics: ▪ cotton, thin cotton; ▪ silk Basic techniques: ▪ hacked; ▪ embroidered; ▪ pictured The main reasons for design: ▪ vegetative, floral; ▪ geometric, ornamental.