They are especially associated with the beginning of the Early Medieval period in the British Isles, although they are found in other times and places—for example, forming part of traditional female dress in areas in modern North Africa.
Mereka secara khusus diasosiasikan dengan permulaan periode Abad Pertengahan Awal di Kepulauan Britania, meskipun mereka ditemukan di tempat dan waktu lain, contohnya bagian dari busana perempuan tradisional di wilayah Afrika Utara modern.