Thursday 27 March 2014

Women in Black

When one imagines a mantilla it is usually a black, lace veil. Black is the classical colour worn by married ladies and also at times, young women. Very young girls traditionally wear the black mantilla throughout Holy Week in Spain to show reverence and respect to God.


Beautiful, traditional lace black mantilla - eyes towards Heaven.




Simple elegance in ebony lace.



Princess Caroline of Monaco wearing a classical black veil with silver edging and flowers.





A very young girl wearing a black mantilla perfect for Holy Week.




Holy Week in Spain sees even baby senoritas wearing little black veils in honour of Our Lord.



With the proper peineta in place this Spanish bebe looks the part in pearls!


'Purity requires modesty, an integral part of temperance. Modesty protects the intimate centre of the person. It means refusing to unveil what should remain hidden.'

Catechism of the Catholic Church





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