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Recently we have see the French Tops showing up in the Jewish market for the wigs worn by the Orthodox and Hasidic Jewish women who by tradition and for religious reasons always have their heads covered. There are few wig makers who still work making the French tops and parts but those that do are not at a loss for work. The single hand made French top is still a beautiful work of art and the person who has the honor of owning and wearing one will proudly admit what it is if asked.After the fall of the Roman Empire the use of fancy dress wigs declined rapidly until they enjoyed a resurgence in the 16th century. Again they were used mainly to compensate for hair loss and to improve your appearance. The very popular Queen Elizabeth I of England was reported to have over eighty wigs. A strong follower of fashion she began wearing wigs as an adornment but it is believed that after a severe bout of smallpox caused most of her hair to fall out she used them to hide her balding head, thereby maintaining her status.