WIGS
A wig is a head of hair made from horse hair,human hair wool feathers, yak hair, buffalo hair, or synthetic materials which is worn on the head for fashion or various other aesthetic and stylistic reasons, including cultural and religious observance. The word wig is short for periwig and first appeared in the English language around 1675.
Ancient use
The ancient Egyptians wore them to shield their shaved, hairless heads from the sun. The Egyptians also wore the wigs on top of their hair using beeswax and resin to keep the wigs in place. Other ancient cultures, including the Assriens, Peniocans, Greeks and Romans, also used wigs. Wigs are principally a Western form of dress—in the Far East they have rarely been used except in the traditional Theatre of China and Japan. Some East Asian entertainers (Japanese Geisha, Korean Kisagne) wore wigs (Katsura and Gacha respectively) as part of their traditional costumes.
The ancient Egyptians wore them to shield their shaved, hairless heads from the sun. The Egyptians also wore the wigs on top of their hair using beeswax and resin to keep the wigs in place. Other ancient cultures, including the Assriens, Peniocans, Greeks and Romans, also used wigs. Wigs are principally a Western form of dress—in the Far East they have rarely been used except in the traditional Theatre of China and Japan. Some East Asian entertainers (Japanese Geisha, Korean Kisagne) wore wigs (Katsura and Gacha respectively) as part of their traditional costumes.
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