Bridal crown

History and Symbolism

Bridal crowns are one of the oldest forms of headdress worn by women.
They symbolize purity and serve as a status symbol for the bride's family.
Bridal crowns were popular in farming areas.
Initially, they were decorated with flowers, fir branches, herbs, and ripe fruits. Later, more expensive materials like pearls, mirrors, and precious metals were used.

In Norway, Sweden, and Serbia, bridal crowns were made of silver.
In Bavaria and Silesia, bridal crowns were made of gold wire, glass stones, and glittering metal flakes.
In the Black Forest, bridal crowns feature pearls, glass balls, mirrors, ribbons, and paper roses.
The Sorbs in Lusatia wear a headdress called 'Borta.'
Thuringia has a farming costume called 'Hormt' that includes a bridal crown.

In Scandinavia, bridal crowns are made of brass, silver, or gold.
They resemble smaller versions of princess coronets and often have gems and ornate decorations.
Scandinavian church parishes lend bridal crowns to brides for their wedding ceremonies and receptions.
Bridal crowns in Scandinavia relate to the Virgin Mary and symbolize a young woman's purity and virginity.
They are often attached to long veils.

Hartmut Braun wrote about the cultural origin of the 'Schäppel' in the Black Forest.
The German Heimatbund's Trachtenkunde provides information about bridal crowns.
Wikimedia Commons has a collection of media related to bridal crowns.
The Black Forest Folk Costume Museum in Haslach showcases a variety of bridal crowns.
The Schäppel is a traditional costume in Schiltach-Lehengericht, Black Forest.
The Black Forest Folk Costume Museum in Haslach is a reliable source of information.
Svenska Dagbladet published an article by Eva Bäckstedt on bridal crowns.
Helena Michon-Bordes wrote about bridal crowns in the Uppsala ärkestift Yearbook.
Ingebretsens Scandinavian Gifts provides cultural information about weddings and bridal crowns.
Wedding Dresses is a resource that may contain relevant information.

Reference	URL
Glossary	https://harryandcojewellery.com.au/blogs/glossary/bridal-crown
Wikipedia	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridal_crown
Wikidata	https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2646517
Knowledge Graph	https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/013225y1