Tuesday 24 March 2009

Cape

A cape is a type of clothing, and can be used to describe any sleeveless outer garment, such as a poncho, but usually it is a long garment that covers only the back half of the wearer, fastening about the neck.

They were common in medieval Europe, especially when combined with a hood in the chaperon, and have had periodic returns to fashion, for example in nineteenth century Europe.

Roman Catholic clergy wear a type of cape known as a ferraiolo, which is worn for formal events outside of a liturgical context.

The cope is a liturgical vestment in the form of a cape. Copes are often highly decorated with elaborate embroidery.

See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape

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