Head scarves are widely used throughout the Slavic and Balkan regions. They used to indicate a woman’s social and marital status. Now they are mainly worn at celebratory events. Each region’s scarves have unique patterns, many of them following floral motifs. More traditional orthodox communities believe that the use of the scarf helps a woman connect to divinity, removing the mundane burden of arranging up their hair.
Head scarves are widely used throughout the Slavic and Balkan regions. They used to indicate a woman’s social and marital status. Now they are mainly worn at celebratory events. Each region’s scarves have unique patterns, many of them following floral motifs. More traditional orthodox communities believe that the use of the scarf helps a woman connect to divinity, removing the mundane burden of arranging up their hair.