Tressoir

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A tressoir is a braid made of golden silk embroidered with metal and gems. It was worn by women in the 12th century. [1] [2]

References

  1. Fontenay, Eugène (1887). Les bijoux anciens et modernes [Jewels old and modern] (in French). Maison Quantin. p. 402.
  2. D' èze, G.; Marcel, A. (1886). Histoire de la coiffure des femmes en France [History of hairstyles for women in France] (in French). pp. 30, 37.