Balaclava
cap covering the head and neck leaving the face revealed
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
change- ↑ K. K. Maitra (15 November 2007). Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Clothing and Textiles. Mittal Publications. p. 402. ISBN 978-81-8324-205-9. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
