A hood is a type of headgear that allows the head and shoulders to be covered but allows the arms to be free while still providing warmth and protection from the elements, unlike cloaks which typically cover the body. Additionally, light weight hoods are good at keeping the sun off your head on bright days.
Hoods are a staple of cooler countries, especially in Northern Europe and Russia. Hoods range from simple geometric designed hoods of the Viking Age to later hoods that include lirpipes (tails) of various lengths and decoration.
