Balaclava

A ski mask

A balaclava (or ski mask) is a type of clothing worn over the head. It has holes for eyes, the mouth and the nose.^[1] They are normally worn to protect from cold weather, and is often worn by skiers.

The name "balaclava" comes from the town of Balaklava, near Sevastopol in Crimea, Ukraine.

References

↑ K. K. Maitra. Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Clothing and Textiles (15 November 2007)Mittal Publications. p. 402. ISBN 978-81-8324-205-9. Retrieved 10 September 2013.

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[Maitra2007-1] K. K. Maitra. Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Clothing and Textiles (15 November 2007)Mittal Publications. p. 402. ISBN 978-81-8324-205-9. Retrieved 10 September 2013.

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