Saturday, 2 November 2019

Minstrels Hat

This Robinhood style felt hat as been upgraded


The hat itself was originally posted here in 2015


But has been decorated with scrolls to sewn to the brim for the part of a minstrel.


The additions really change the hat, its become more theatrical and less authentic.



The scrolls were varnished before rolling and tieing with ribbons, in the hope they may survive a bit of damp weather.


Friday, 25 October 2019

Chinese Wedding Cap


This Chinese hat or cap is more like fascinator than an actual hat.


 The cap come up in images under Qing and Han Dynasty, I can only assume it was worn across both periods.



Used by nobles, emperors and as a modern wedding headpiece.


This hat is held in place by a tie, although it's more likely to have been pinned through and over a bun of hair, but I don't have anywhere near enough hair for that.


Also seen listed as a Chinese landlords hat

Saturday, 19 October 2019

Dread Pirate Lock


Stick a sock hat over your dreadlock hat and you have a great Pirate look







Saturday, 12 October 2019

Dreadlock hat


This is a novelty dreadlock hat.


In the colourful style of the Caribbean, this hat comes complete with dreadlocks attached to the rim of the hat. 


It also includes a small zip pocket to keep something lightweight in, maybe tobacco or paper money.



You will also find them under Rastafarian hats, reggae hats. 






As sold to tourists.