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Lappet

Gastropacha quercifolia

Classification

Class
Insecta

A lappet is a decorative flap, fold or hanging part of a headdress or garment. Worn in a pair, or as a singular long strip giving a symmetrical drape, lappets formed a popular part of women's headwear until the early-twentieth century, and remain a feature of religious garments. Examples of lappets appear on the papal tiara and on the nemes headdress of the kings of ancient Egypt.

Distribution

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Netherlands · 277France · 237Germany · 142United Kingdom · 92Italy · 73Spain · 59Switzerland · 22Belgium · 6Luxembourg · 3