19/11/2021
History of Hats
Did you know?
Basically a way of covering the head, hats have been around for thousands of years, worn by men, women and children for protection, fashion, ceremonies and rituals, and have been used to denote class, rank or religion.
Probably made at first from simple leaves, straw and leather, then felt from animal fibres and plants like flax, as fashions changed and new materials were discovered and utilised a greater diversity was able to be created.
Hat wearing trends ebb and flow. Only a generation or two ago, people wore a hat most days - from Bowler hats in the city, to Stetsons on cattle ranches.
Many countries have headgear styles that have lasted generations, the Fez, Sombrero, Ushanka - even the Base Ball cap, continue to be popular
Styles come and go, brims get wider and narrower, materials and colours change with the seasons.
Hat wearing in the West fell out of favour in the 70’s but certain styles never lost their appeal, and the knitted or crocheted hat is certainly as popular today as it has ever been.
Whether it is mass produced or lovingly hand crafted, and worn for a variety of reasons it continues to keep our heads warm in colder months. For such a small item that is essentially made to fit one shape, the variety in styles, shapes, colours, patterns and adornments is seemingly endless!
We are certainly looking forward to creating unique products for all of our customers
