Mafory

 Mafory - a historical view of the top women's clothing. It was a blanket that was close the entire figure from head to toe. In the area of ​​the neck of the cloak could be strings, or he stabs brooch. Apparently, it existed in New Testament times. In Constantinople, kept a sacred relic - mafory, which is believed to be the Mother of God wore itself. This garment is quite often found in Orthodox iconography. Protection of the Virgin is usually depicted in red.