Headpiece

This article is about any covering of the head of a human. For a decorative band at the top of a page or a chapter, see Headpiece (book illustration).

South Asian headpiece

A headpiece is an object worn on the head for decoration or protection.

Headpiece may refer to:

• A typically thin metallic crown, headband, or tiara worn around the forehead. Commonly worn by ancient rulers, such as Cleopatra, headpieces usually carry some emblem of religious or political significance.
• A beaded or woven meshwork, often fringed, and worn covering the hair – fascinator.
• The part of a dance or theatrical costume that is worn on the head.