A curtain separating the Holy Place from the Holy of Holies inside the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and in later temples. This veil was an ornate object, woven from fine linen and blue, purple, and scarlet yarns. Figures of cherubim were embroidered on it by skilled craftsmen to represent protecting the throne of God.
This veil represents the division between God and mankind. When Jesus died upon the cross, the veil in the temple in Jerusalem was torn from top to bottom. When Jesus died for us the barrier between God and mankind was destroyed in Jesus. Any veils used today are to represent our separation from God until we accept Jesus as the Christ through our sacrifice of a broken heart and contrite spirit.