Tantour

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The tantour (tantoor) is a form of cone-shaped women's headdress similar to the hennin, popular in the Levant during the nineteenth century, but seldom seen after 1850 outside of use as a folk costume. [1] [2]

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The tantour was a customary gift presented to the bride by her husband on their wedding day. [3]

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References

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  2. "The Tantour or Shihabbiyeen". TRMKT. Retrieved 2010-08-16.
  3. "Origin of Levantine Costumes". Almashriq. Hiof. Archived from the original on 2010-02-24. Retrieved 2010-08-16.