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French Hoods

1998-2011 Celebrating 13 Years Online!

Classic French Hood headdresses in the fashion of Anne Boleyn, and the wives of Henry the 8th. The Queens of England wore these hats, and they are perfect for Renaissance Festivals, Masquerades, and theme weddings.

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These headdresses are sewn and beaded by hand. The beads are individually sewn on, and they are lined in a plastic and wire combination- which means they will stand up to getting wet! (unlike hats made with other stiffeners) I use glass pearls, not plastic, and gold plated beads. (or silver if you prefer.) Each hood is finished with a drape of fabric in the back to cover your hair.

You can see these headdresses in movies like these:

The Other Boleyn Girl

The Tudors

I charge $60 plus $7 shipping for a french hood in velvet (your choice of jewel color) with beads and pearls in your choice of silver or gold. You may also provide half a yard of fabric and half a yard of trim for your hood if you would like to coordinate with your gown.