A hanging veil, also known as a flowing veil or charity veil, is a type of Christian headcovering which is worn by some Christian women continually, in obedience to Paul the Apostle's command in 1 Corinthians 11:2–10. They are designed to drape over the natural curves of a woman's head and hang down a woman's neck. Opaque hanging veils are usually white or black in colour for modesty.