I read here about [certain Jewish sects prescribing face veil][1]. A related question about the rule was asked [here][2], and i was asked to ask a separate question on Biblical history of the same.

Was such a veil used by the women in Biblical times?

Do any Jewish sects encourage face veil for women today? 


  [1]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haredi_burqa_sect
  [2]: http://judaism.stackexchange.com/questions/26840/women-face-veil-prescribed