What Is a Jabot Used For

The usual purpose of a jabot is to hide the seams between individual swags, though for treatments with only one swag their purpose is simply decorative (unlike most curtains, jabots do not serve to block the passage of light).

What do barristers wear around their neck?

The jabot, also known by its less impressive names such as a band, court bib or sometimes neck doily, is quite literally a white bib that hangs from a stiff white collar, which is worn around a barrister’s neck.

What is a jabot blouse?

(from French jabot: a bird’s crop) is a decorative clothing accessory consisting of lace or other fabric falling from the throat, suspended from or attached to a neckband or collar; or simply pinned at the throat. It evolved from the frilling or ruffles decorating the front of a shirt in the 19th century.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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