Its adoption is most probably connected with the Oriental veil or yashmak of the Eastern women.
"The Story of Malta"
Maturin M. Ballou
"I never saw such a yashmak.
"Paul Patoff"
F. Marion Crawford
Paul could not help wishing that his brother would take a little more interest in Turkey and a little less in the lady of the thick yashmak; and especially he wished that Alexander might finish his visit without getting into trouble.
"Paul Patoff"
F. Marion Crawford