What's a hat? A hat is head covering. It can be worn from protection against sun, cold, wind or other elements, for ceremonial or religious purchases or as a fashion accessory.
First pictorial depictions of hats go back to ancient Greece and Rome. Milliner is a hat maker and the term comes from Milan where best quality hats were made in 18th century. Did you know that is how Coco Chanel started her career? As a hat maker. Since the early 21st century flamboyant hats have made a comeback, so tall headpieces that could be described as wearable sculptures are totally in now!
A traditional hat consist of 4 main parts:
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| Portrait of Bob by froganddog |
A traditional hat consist of 4 main parts:
1. Crown - the part that covers the top of the head.
2. Peak / visor / bill - a stiff projection at the front, to shade or shield the eyes from sun and rain.
3. Brim - optional projection of stiff material from the bottom of the hat horizontally and around the circumference of the hat.
4. Puggaree / sweatband / hatband - a ribbon or band that runs around the bottom of the torso of the hat.
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| Flower Felted Hat by Danfe |
There are lots and lots of different types of hats. Everybody probably heard of an ascot cap, baseball cap, beanie, beret, fascinator, fedora, hard hat, top hat or a Santa hat. But here are some that only few can name:
Balmoral bonnet - traditional Scottish bonnet or cap worn with Highland dress.
Bearskin - tall, furry, full dress hat worn by the guards. You've probably seen in front of the Buckingham Palace.
Bicorne - broad brim felt hat with the brim folded up and pinned up. Like the one on Napoleon.
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| Audrey Hepburn by FeelingArtsyStudio |
Capotain - worn in 16th and 17th century in Europe. Like the one on Pilgrims.
Cordobes - associated with Flamenco but you probably have seen it on Zorro
Deerstalker - warm close fitting tweed cap for hunting. Like the one on Sherlock Holmes.
Kolpik - brown fur hat worn by Hassidic Jews
Montera - a crocheted hat worn by bullfighters
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| Wedding Day Mini Top Hat by BelleMillinery |
Rastacap - a tall, round, usually crocheted and brightly colored cap. Think Bob Marley.
Toque - a tall, pleated, brimless, cylindrical hat traditionally worn by chefs.
Ushanka - Russian fur hat with fold down ear flaps
Zuccetto - skullcap worn by clerics.
And many many more. Each and every different kind of a hat has it's own name.
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