Veils and Mantillas

For Modesty Wear at Worship

Our Handmade and Vintage Mantilla Veils for Sale

Black Veils - Gold or Silver Veils - White and Ivory Veils - Tie Back Kerchief Style - Blue Veils - Pastel Veils - Deep Hue Veils - Vintage

Growing up in the pre-Vatican II Church, the use of a head-covering at Mass was not out of the ordinary. Little chapel veils and, for older girls and women, triangular veils, were readily available in every corner drug store. There wasn't much variety. They were either black or white. Sometimes you might see a rare pastel: pink, blue or yellow. Grandmothers and older relatives from Europe had more elaborate veils with heavier lace and beautiful edging. But for the most part, we all looked the same.

Time passed and Vatican II changed a lot of things in the Church, including the use of veils at worship. The only women who wore them, it seemed, were little old ladies from Latin America. Unless you were blessed enough to know that the Latin Mass didn't evaporate for all time.

A little less than 20 years ago I was invited to the home of Jewish friends for dinner on a Friday night. I was stunned to see my friend, a modern woman who was a successful accountant, place a veil on her head as she prepared to light the candles at dinner. In the soft light, with her head covered, she sang the ancient prayers of the Shabbat dinner. That moment took me back to another time and place, a more reverent time.

That dinner changed a lot in our lives, as I've described elsewhere on this site. When we arrived home, my young son asked why the Jewish people used a special language when they prayed. Our journey to the Latin Mass and a return to wearing the veil was set in motion.

As I looked for veils, I wasn't too happy with what I found. Vintage veils, for the most part, had been washed many times and were extremely limp and sometimes fragile. The new veils I ordered from a popular online site weren't made by that company at all but were imported from several countries and tended to be "sticky" and rough and got caught in odd spots in my hair.

I decided to start making my own. Recognizing that there are different veils for different occasions - regular Sunday wear, impromptu visits to the Blessed Sacrament, funerals and weddings. There was also a decided need for veils that worked well with all types of hair and hair styles, Left alone, my own hair is baby fine and even a hair clip will slip right out. I needed a heavier lace that would hold its own without pins. If I wore my hair up, another type of veil was needed so I wouldn't look like I was wearing a pancake on my head.

I knew I wasn't alone and began making veils for others. Some are made from vintage lace I found in the estate sales of old Italian dressmakers who prepared garments for generations of brides. Some were designed to use up a small piece of beautiful edging.

There are also many that are made with new lace in interesting colors that I came across in my travels to find new quilting fabric. Sometimes I'd become so engrossed in the lace that I'd forget the fabric.

Each veil is unique and each is handmade in our home by me. Whichever you select, I guarantee you won't find another one like it anywhere. All come with a lavender and rose sachet while supplies last.

Lots of New Veils - Missing Dimensions and Links to Buy Later This Week

Black Veils - Traditionally worn by married and older women Please note: When you click Buy It Now you'll be able to view larger photos before you decide to purchase.

Silky Black Floral Triangular Mantilla Veil

Lace Edge with Tiny Swarovski Crystals

Subtle Grace and Beauty 30" x 17.5"

$24.00 Buy Now

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Black Pointe d' Espirit Large Circular Veil

4" Wide Scroll Edge - Embellished with Nine Rhinestone Centered Silk Ribbon Flowers

29" diameter - $34.00 Buy Now

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Black Triangular Mantilla Veil with Jeweled Floral Embellishment. Pointe d' Espirit Lace with Scalloped Floral Lace Edging

32" x 18" $21.00 Buy Now

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Large Black Triangular Mantilla Veil

Pointe d' Espirit with Wide Scrolled Edge

Rose Embellishments in Corners 39" x 28"

$26.00 Buy Now

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Large Black Half Circle Mantilla Veil

Pointe d' Espirit with Wide Scrolled Edge

Embellished with Jeweled Tri-Floral

Measures 25" d x 42" wide $26.00 Buy Now

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Large Black Half Circle Mantilla Veil

Pointe d' Espirit with Wide Scrolled Edge

Embellished with Bead and Sequin Floral

Measures 25" d x 42" $26.00 Buy Now

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Metallic Gold and Silver - Beautiful and feminine mantilla veils for special occasions and feast days Although the camera has primarily captured the gold in the delicate fabric below, if you look at the small images, you will see that it is woven into a fine black netting. Please note: When you click Buy It Now you'll be able to view larger photos before you decide.

Silver and Black Triangular Mantilla Veil

Despite being a metallic lace, this is incredibly soft and silky and drapes beautifully

38" wide x 21" deep - $21.00 Buy Now

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Elegant Gold and Black Floral Triangle

Light and Floating Lace Paired with an Exceptionally Beautiful Scrolled Edging

48" wide x 26" deep $26.00 Buy Now

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Extra Large Triangle with Heavy Rose Embroidered Black Lace Edge

60" W x 30" D. Edge is 1 3/4" W. This veil is large enough to use as a shawl. $40 Buy Now

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Triangular Veil Gold and Black

with Black Lace Trim

This is a lighter veil that floats delicately.

Black edge accents the black in the lace design 40" W x 22" D

$15 Buy Now

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Triangular Veil Gold and Black

with Gold Trim

This veil was paired with vintage edging to add a tiny bit of weight. The front points are tapered. Measures 42" W x 22" D

$17 Buy Now

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Triangular Mantilla Veil Gold and Black Trimmed with Black Gimp Scrolled Sequin Laid over Gold Ribbon Trim. Light and floating, the trim adds weight so you don't need a pin Measures 44" x 22"

$34 Buy Now

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Triangular Black and Gold Mantilla Veil

Paired with Gold Metallic Lace

Dual tones of gold make this a unique special occasion veil. Measures 48" w x 24" d

$40.00 Buy Now

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Oblong Mantilla - Gold and Silver on White

This veil is made from vintage white lace that is dotted with alternating gold and silver. Paired with a new pretty lace edge that features gold hearts. This veil has body and sparkle without being "too much" 48" x 13"

$24.00 Buy Now

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Triangular Tie Back Gold and Silver Veil Vintage white lace dotted with alternating gold and silver. Paired with pretty lace edge that features gold hearts and gold ribbon. Perfect for girls or for women new to wearing a veil who want to start out small 21" x 11.5"

$12.00 - Buy Now

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White and Ivory are traditional choices for girls and unmarried women. Also a good choice for Adoration and other visits to the tabernacle. Please note: When you click Buy It Now you'll be able to view larger photos before you decide.

Petite Triangular White Rose Mantilla Veil Paired with Scalloped Gold Heart Edging

16" d x 32" w

$14.00 Buy Now

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White Circular Veil of Pointe d' Espirit Lace Paired with Vintage Silky Venise Lace Fringe. An Excellent Choice for Women who Wear Their Hair Up as it conforms beautifully without bunching up. 20" Diameter $22 Buy Now

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White Half Circle with 3 White Roses

Pointe d' Espirit Lace with Delicate Bridal Lace Edging. Would make a lovely First Holy Communion Veil that a girl can wear for years to come. Nice for Quinceañero. 40" x 22"

$24.00 Buy Now

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White Half Circle Pink Rosebud Embellished

Set in Larger White Rose Blossom. Pointe d' Espirit Lace with Delicate Bridal Lace Edging. Would make a lovely First Holy Communion Veil that a girl can wear for years to come.

40" x 22" $24.00 Buy Now

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Large White Oval - Almandine

Pointe d' Espirit Lace with Delicate Bridal Lace Edging. Would make a lovely First Holy Communion Veil that a girl can wear for years to come. Perfect for Quinceañero 40" x 28"

$34.00 Buy Now

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Hand-Turned Ivory Alecon Lace Mantilla

Magnificent Heavy Over-Embroidered Vintage Alecon Lace with original scalloped ends. Edges have been hand-sewn. 60" L x 20" W

$40.00 Buy Now

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Large Triangular Mantilla Veil

Very soft. Drapes beautifully. Paired with Scalloped Lace Edge Measures 50" w x 26" d

$18.00 Buy Now

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White Half Circle Mantilla Veil

Elegant over-embroidered lace paired with delicate floral bridal edging 41" w x 25" d

$32.00 Buy Now

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Petite White Triangular Mantilla Veil

Elegant over-embroidered lace paired with delicate floral bridal edging. Perfect for adolescent girls or smaller women. 28" x 16"

$14.00 Buy Now

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Oval Almandine Ivory-Cream Mantilla Veil

Lightly over-embroidered lace paired with wide floral scalloped edging 36" L x 22" D

$26.00 Buy Now

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Oval Almandine Ivory-Cream Mantilla Veil

Lightly over-embroidered lace paired with floral scalloped edging 36" L x 19" d

$22.00 Buy Now

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Half Circle Vintage Ivory Alecon Mantilla Veil

Beautiful heavy over-embroidered Alecon lace with delicate floral lace edging. 42" w x 23" deep

$34.00 Buy Now

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Large Triangular White Rose Mantilla Veil

Paired with Scalloped Gold Heart Edging

Measures 56" wide x 28" deep

$24.00 Buy Now

Circular White Mantilla Veil

Victorian Heart Motif Venise Lace Edge

Nice for First Holy Communion 21" Diameter

$18.00 Buy Now

Extra Large Triangular Mantilla Veil

White Rose Motif Lace with Heart Motif Venise Edge. Lovely for First Holy Communion or Quinceañero 50" w x 28" d

$35.00 Buy Now

Tie Back - Kerchief Style Chapel Veils - I still have two of the tie back veils that I wore as a child. If you use these for a very small girl, tie under the chin. Women who are new to wearing a veil and who might feel awkward find these to be a good way to transition into the tradition. Tie in the back under your hair. A great alternative to circular chapel veils for quick visits to Church.

For Tiny Girls! My First Veil

Rose lace paired with vintage bow motif Venise edging and white ribbon ties. 6.5" d x 13"

$8.00 Buy Now

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For Your Tiny Sweetheart

Rose Lace Paired with Gold Heart Lace Edging and White Ribbons 13" w x 7" d

A perfect "first veil" $8.00 Buy Now

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Ivory-Cream Alecon Lace Tie Back Veil Vintage over-embroidered lace paired with scalloped edging and rose embroidered ribbon. Nice for girls or women who want a starter veil

19" wide x 9.5" deep $11.00 Buy Now

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Ivory-Cream Tie Back Chapel Veil

Lightly Over-Embroidered Lace with scalloped edge and ivory ribbon. Nice for girls or women who want a smaller veil 14" d x 24" w

$14.00 Buy Now

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Triangular Tie Back Chapel Veil.

Double lace with pink ribbon embellished edging. Tiny pink rosebuds at each corner. Perfect for girls, also a nice choice for women who are new to wearing a veil and would like to start with something small. 9" d x 18" w

$12.00 Buy Now

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White Headband Veil

Floral Spray Voile with Front Edge of Heart Shaped Venise Lace. Elastic band is hidden in the front. Perfect for girls, for women with fine hair and as a "starter" for women new to wearing a veil. 11" front to back $9.00 Buy Now

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Blues - While some women shy away from veils in colors other than black and white, I can attest that women did, in fact, wear many different colors of veil in the pre-Vatican II church. Blue is one of my favorites to honor Our Lady and to encourage us to imitate her virtues.

Royal Blue Circular Veil

30" Diameter $15 Buy Now

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Royal Blue Oblong Veil

57" L x 13" W $18 Buy Now

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Royal Blue Triangular Veil

40" w x 22" D Two Available $12 Buy Now

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Peacock Blues and Orchid - This magnificent lace has such interesting colors that are impossible to capture on camera to full advantage. If you look at the smaller photos below, you'll see that is a lighter weave that works beautifully with the pale blue lace while other tones pick up the dark blue edge.

Triangular with Light Blue Lace Edge

23" D x 42" W - 2 Available

$12 Buy Now

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Triangular with Ruffled Royal Blue Edge

40" w x 22" D - 2 Available

$13 Buy Now

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Navy Blue Half Circle Mantilla Veil

As traditional as a black veil, but with a slight hint of color. Measures 38" w x 21" d

$18.00 Buy Now

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Pastels - Veils in Pink, Yellow, Lavender and Light Blue were quite common in the pre-Vatican II Church. While many women and girls wore hats at Easter and in the spring and summer, others chose pastel veils. Check back for many more selections to in the coming weeks.

Pink Lace Half Circle Scalloped Lace Edge

Measures 20" deep and 38" across the front

Only Two Available $12 Buy Now

Petite Pink Lace Half Circle Scalloped Edge

Measures 16" deep and 26" across the front

Only Two Available Temporarily Sold Out

Petite Dusty Rose Triangle with Ribbon and Crocheted Lace Edge Measures 15 1/2" deep and 26" across the front Temporarily Sold Out

Deep Hues - These veils are as dignified as veils in black and offer a woman a choice for different occasions

Black and Burgundy Oval Veil with Venise Lace Edging - This versatile oval shape stays put due to the weight of the edging. Works well with hair up or down. 27" x 29" $22 Buy Now

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Black and Burgundy Triangular Veil with Black Lace Edging - Traditional shape with lace edging for women who don't need extra weight. 36" w x 20"D $15 Buy Now

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Black and Burgundy Triangular Veil with Venise Embroidered Lace Edging - A traditional shape with heavier lace edging to stay in place. 36" w x 20"D out of stock