The Headdress
The pouf, also ‘toque’ (literally, thick cushion) was a hairstyle and hair support popular in 18th-century in France. It was popularised by Queen Marie Antoinette. It ranged in height from 30 to 60 centimetres, and was also a very sophisticated and creative headdress, featuring ornaments and decorations such as feathers, pearls, animals, bows, boats and other novel elements.
Photograph taken at Venice Carnival 2024
The Headdress
The pouf, also ‘toque’ (literally, thick cushion) was a hairstyle and hair support popular in 18th-century in France. It was popularised by Queen Marie Antoinette. It ranged in height from 30 to 60 centimetres, and was also a very sophisticated and creative headdress, featuring ornaments and decorations such as feathers, pearls, animals, bows, boats and other novel elements.
Photograph taken at Venice Carnival 2024