The Balaclava is Having a Moment
January 05, 2022 at 08:57PM With the rise of protective dressing thanks to COVID-19, a new face-bundling trend is taking the fashion world by storm: the balaclava. Though the knitted hood is currently enjoying renewed notoriety online, it’s been around for centuries. The name itself comes from the town of Balaklava, Crimea, where during the 19th century Crimean War soldiers wore hand-knitted masks to provide extra protection against harsh weather conditions. @youngchickenpox balaclava balaclava balaclava🤰#balaclava ♬ Everywhereigo – Babyxsosa The hat/scarf combo is typically made of wool and comes in many variations: those with entire face openings; those with openings for the eyes, mouth and nose; and those with openings only for the eyes. As many of us picked up or perfected hobbies like crafting over the pandemic, handmade balaclavas have become the lockdown trend du jour, inspiring new colour patterns and eccentric shapes…