---
title: "Fichu"
description: "A fichu is a large, light kerchief, usually triangular, worn around the neck and shoulders and tucked into the bodice."
type: Glossary
url: https://teazle.art/glossary/fichu
published: 2026-10-14
updated: 2026-10-14
author: "The Teazle editors"
---

# Fichu

*A fichu is a large, light kerchief, usually triangular, worn around the neck and shoulders and tucked into the bodice.*

In the eighteenth century the fichu filled the low neckline of a gown with fine linen, [muslin](https://teazle.art/glossary/muslin.md) or lace, crossed at the front or tied behind. It added modesty and softness and could be changed daily.


## Sources

1. [Fichu (AAT 300216738)](http://vocab.getty.edu/page/aat/300216738). Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus
2. [Fichu (Q453202)](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q453202). Wikidata

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