Saturday 26 September 2020

Hat Gone Wrong

 Spot the problem the corded knot around the base of crown is normally on the side occasional on the front.


At first, I thought I must have worn it wrong and so went back to check and the knot is at the back of the hat. Perhaps a manufacturing error or particular regional quirk, it still looks OK, hats certainly don't follow any hard and fast rules.


This hat is also a bit more Fedora than Tyrolean hat the brim is the same width all around and not rolled up at rear or tyrolean hats also have a bit lower slightly more rounded crown.







Saturday 12 September 2020

Aladdin Headgear

So this hat was described as Aladdin or Genie Theatrical Fancy Dress Hat, I think that's about right.


Although it also for me feels like it would suit Indian cultural headwear as well


Made by covering a foam sponge substructure in fabrics and beads, it feels light as a feather.




A good fancy dress hat, however, I don't think very tough so not sure how good it will be where it will be worn multiple time such in theatrical use.
 


Saturday 5 September 2020

I'm a Viking

This fur-trimmed sheepskin hat is destined for some dark age reenactment.


Used by many a Norseman to keep their heads warm


Made of 6 panels of sheepskin sewed together and then trimmed with some darker artificial fur


This is one of those hats that ended up in crew kit from an unknown source.