Name of black lacy fringed kerchief worn by Cretan men (traditional costume)

IMG_1111.JPGWhat is the name of this black fringed kerchief, seen in the Pentozalis & here:-
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Currently κρητικό κεφαλομάντηλο (or κρητικό μαντήλι / μαντίλι) or σαρίκι (common but not accurate, called πέτσα in earlier times), or even μπολιδάκι (rare, but original dialectic, from μπολίδι which was initially a simple band, not triangular as the current ones are).

Besides the typical, common black one, there's also the white one, for the groom and the best man to wear on their shoulders at the wedding, or generally reserved for other festive occasions.


http://www.krassanakis.gr/Cretan_traditional_costumes.htm#_Toc465718137
 
I knew that some called it σαρίκι but I wanted to hear from the Cretan sage. Your answer, 'Man, is all the more authoritative! I find the Pentozalis is absolutely incredible. It seems to speak of freedom & battle but that is my inaccurate impression. Thanks so much, 'Man.:)
 
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