Hoods were extremely popular in medieval times. They are defined as a type of headgear for protection from the environment covering most of the head and neck, leaving the face mostly open. In the case of knights, armored hoods were used for protection against bladed weapons.
In history, foods often formed part of a cloak or cape, but many were used as standalone headgear.
Traditional women’s hoods came in varied styles, from close-fitting and soft to stiffened, structured pieces worn over wigs or hairstyles. These headpieces frequently appear in medieval art, sometimes in a long-form that wraps around the head or the neck.