Ruff collar

The Ruff collar is a lingerie collar formed by pleats or gadroons. It is placed around the neck that it hides and highlights the face of the wearer. The collar has many different names in different countries, and many of them mean “millstone collar”

de. Halskrause, Mühlstein

nl. Molensteenkraag, pijpkraag

fr. Fraise es. Lechuguilla

pt. Gorgeira

ru. Раф

pl. Kryza

sv. Pipkrage

also Krause, Duttenkragen, Pulcinelle, Kalbgekröse, plooikraag, lubbenkraag…