Hairnets may be the oldest headdresses worn by humans. A mammoth-ivory figurine dated circa 36,000 b.c.e. and found at Brassempouy (Las Landes), France, shows a human face with hair possibly braided and covered with what appears to be a netting.

When was the bonnet invented?

From the 18th century bonnet forms of headgear, previously mostly only worn by elite women in informal contexts at home, became adopted by high fashion, and until at least the late 19th century, bonnet was the dominant term used for female hats.

What is the history of headdress?

The headdress once served as a symbol of authority, power. For example, in Ancient Egypt only the pharaoh could carry big headdress made of a striped fabric, which the crown was put on. All others classes, except for slaves, were content with wigs from a vegetative fibre.