Fichu

 Fichu - women's scarf made of light fabric or lace. Was very popular for. XVIII - early. XIX century. Fichu fits nicely on his chest, the ends crossed and disappeared behind the low-cut dress. The purpose of the headscarf was masking a deep neckline, but resourceful ladies using waves of light muslin, tulle or lace emphasized rather seductive shape than hide them. Fichu were distributed among urban women of the middle class. In the middle of the XIX century, these items toilet out of use. However, the term "fichu" is used now - is the name given to delicate scarves decorated with ruffles, woven on the bobbins or crocheted. They are worn around the neck, tying so that they resembled luxuriant frills.