Mantilla is a city located in Cuba. However, it is important to distinguish the geographical location from the traditional garment of the same name. The term "mantilla" also refers to a traditional female liturgical lace or silk veil or shawl worn over the head and shoulders.
The garment is frequently paired with a high hair ornament known as a peineta and is particularly popular among women in Spain and Latin America. Within various Christian denominations, it is worn by Catholic and Plymouth Brethren women globally, Mennonite women in Argentina, and Eastern Orthodox women in Russia. In the Russian tradition, the mantilla is often white and draped with the ends crossed over the neck.
Women typically wear the mantilla as a headcovering during church services or on special occasions. A smaller version of this specific garment is referred to as a toquilla.