Adornment
Accessory or ornament worn to enhance the beauty or status of the wearer
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They have a long history around the world, from feathers or bone to modern accessories such as jewellery. Items of adornment are also used by warriors, and by other members of the military to show rank or achievement.
Items of adornment
These include cosmetics, jewellery, clothing accessories, facial hair, fingernail modification, piercing, lip plates, tattooing, braiding, and headgear.
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Cultures, subcultures, and institutions
Groups who practice adornment include the yakuza, military, religious institutions, tribal groups, and the punk culture. Items of adornment can provide information about a person's rank, social status, gender role, area of origin, etc. An example would be the beaded jewelry worn by the Maasai tribe, which is very specific to them and some related tribes.
In Islamic culture, adornments have included caps such as the kufi and taqiyah for men, and the hijab for women.