Talk:Headgear

Request for comments
Comments needed at Talk:Ming official headware. --Menchi 08:28, 25 Apr 2004 (UTC)

Headgear tooth bracket
What about headgears as toothbrackets? Pictures to be seen at http://images.google.de/images?q=headgear&hl=de&lr=&sa=N&tab=wi --Abdull 19:20, 6 September 2005 (UTC)

Collegiate wrestling headgear
could you also include something about Headgear used in the sport of collegiate wrestling. it is a device used to prevent cauliflower ear. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.41.245.50 (talk) 19:57, 17 February 2008 (UTC)

Manchu imperial headdress
There is no mention of the Hair Styles or Headdress of a Manchu Noble Women. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Obsessions28 (talk • contribs) 13:03, 22 July 2008

Yarmulkes terminology
I added the section on Paul's view of the yarmulke, but I'm not sure if this is the correct vocabulary. He may have been writing about an ancestor of the yarmulke. Please correct if you know.--JBJ830726 22:37, 1 April 2006 (UTC)

Etiquette section
After three paragraphs of explaining the differences between cultures, a 'guideline' is given that follows only one of the three cultures. Without the 'guideline', it appears to be a balanced section explaining the differences. What do others think about removing the 'guidelines'? Gavroche42 19:30, 2 April 2007 (UTC)

Religious Section
Under the religious section, there is no mention of the coverings worn by women of various Anabaptist sects (e.g. Amish, Mennonite, Hutterite, et al.) 71.92.157.243 (talk) 23:28, 18 September 2008 (UTC)

Eyeshade
Eyeshade redirects here, but the article doesn't mention it. Basically, like a cap brim, but without the cap. There's one in this cartoon from 1909; probably a photo somewhere on Commons. Probably merits a line in the article. - Jmabel | Talk 23:50, 18 February 2010 (UTC)

Old history
I have moved some old history that used to be at the title "headgear" to Talk:Headgear/Old history. Graham 87 09:05, 19 September 2010 (UTC)

Headdress should not be redirected if this articles doesn't address them
Why does headdress/head-dress/head dress redirect to head gear? They are not "gear". This article fails to address ancient head dress such as the ones worn by Egyptians (gods/godesses) or Chinese (nobility) (probably as fashion/decoration/symbol of nobility, etc.) There are other head dresses worn by nobility as well that have not been addressed. This is very "Western"/"modern"-centric and doesn't address all aspects. - M0rphzone (talk) 00:18, 3 January 2012 (UTC)


 * I think you're right, more information on this type of headgear should be added to this article. This information would perhaps best fit into the "overview of headgear types" section, and/or in the "purpose of headgear" section.  Feel free to contribute anything you can (preferably with sources)! Augurar (talk) 21:59, 31 January 2012 (UTC)

You know...I feel like this article should only address actual head "gear" as in helmets and other hats. An article on head dress could be created or it can be redirected to head piece. This article is a mish-mash of different types of head "gear", which really shouldn't be what this article is titled, unless this article focuses on gear for the head. If it focuses on gear, then the other uses should be moved into the article on head pieces which can be about the royal head pieces or head dresses worn by monarchs and nobility such as the historical head dresses worn by European, African, Asian, Egyptian/Middle Eastern, Native American monarchs or nobility or leaders, etc. Then it can describe the suggestion below on the pieces worn for traditional things, ceremonies, weddings, religious purposes, etc. This article on head gear should really not go into this much general overview. It should only address helmets and other gear that serve a specific purpose: to protect the head or function as certain things or serve specific functions such as hats with goggle included or hats with lights attached, or any sort of gear. Then there can be a disambig link or some links under see also pointing to other types of things worn on the head. - M0rphzone (talk) 22:59, 10 April 2012 (UTC)


 * In similar fashion, I'm curious as to why there are several partially-overlapping pages on headwear: Hat, Headgear ("Headdress" and "Headwear" currently redirect to headgear and are listed as synonyms of headgear in the extant "Headgear" article), List of headgear, Chapeau, Head pieces, et al. Contributing to this consternation is that most terms--I'll use "hat" as an example--may be narrowly defined (as in an article of clothing worn on the head that has a brim and crown) or more broadly defined (as in a generic term for any form of headwear).  Perhaps the "Headgear" article should be renamed "Headwear," which seems to cast the most inclusive net as it identifies any item worn on the head for any purpose, and thus incorporate the current article "List of headgear" as well, as it also attempts to provide a precis on items worn on the head and to catalog the various types of headwear.  The current "Hat," "Chapeau," and "Head pieces" articles (and any other broadly focused articles on headwear I've missed) should be subsumed under this renamed "Headwear" article with appropriate links. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 209.6.156.113 (talk) 17:38, 14 December 2012‎

Terminology and omissions
what about Garlands worn on the head such as laurels/floral chaplets and what is the word if any for bridal bead-headpieces like the one worn by the child-like empress in The never ending story film? Bloodkith (talk) 11:24, 19 January 2012 (UTC)
 * That would be included under Fillet (clothing), feel free to expand that section if you're interested. USchick (talk) 04:46, 20 January 2012 (UTC)

There doesn't seem to be a general article on these sorts of head things. Fillet (clothing) is too specific. It can be added there as a main section, but it should be referenced from some head wear article, which unfortunately redirects to this inappropriate name for the subject. Maybe it could be mentioned on head piece? Some big edits will have to happen to clean up these things.... :/ who wants to start? I don't care enough to actually do all the necessary revisions, but I'm pointing it out. - M0rphzone (talk) 23:07, 10 April 2012 (UTC)

Sikh Turban
The sikh turban is not required by the Siri Guru Granth Sahib or Rehat. Covering the head to show respect while reading the SGGS and at other times is practiced. The turban was worn to demonstrate equality and identify those practicing Sikhism at a time when the turban was socially reserved for the elite. The dress requirements are the five Kakkars. Kesh (uncut hair), Kanga(wooden comb), Kirpan(Dagger),Kachera (undergarment), Kara(Steel Bangle)

this is referenced here in the book Victory and Virtue under instructions to New Amritdhari(Baptized) Siks http://fateh.sikhnet.com/sikhnet/sikhism.nsf/d9c75ce4db27be328725639a0063aecc/31b34e3aa4bdfb39872565b7007b3396!OpenDocument — Preceding unsigned comment added by Padmanikauarkhalsa (talk • contribs) 17:26, 15 January 2015 (UTC)

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