Exotic traditional hats from around the world (10 photos)

All peoples on the planet have their own cultural customs and traditional outfits. In our case, we would like to focus on one a specific element of clothing - a headdress. Their diversity and the strangeness is truly amazing. Let's get a look.

bigouden





The headdress gained popularity in France in the 20th century. This high openwork cap can reach 40 cm in height.

Ti-i-langga



Traditional Indonesian hat made of bamboo, palm leaves and bone horn. This hat is so old that the locals themselves no longer remember why she has to have such a weird shape.

Longhorn Miao Hat





The long-horned Miao are one of the peoples of China. His traditional the headdress consists of a horn, woolen hair and threads. Manufactured this element of clothing by winding the fallen hair of several generations of girls of the tribe on the horn of the animal. The resulting design fixed with threads. It can weigh up to 6 kg.

Perak



Headdress of the Himalayan women of India. Consists of a strip of leather lined with fabric and decorated with turquoise and lapis lazuli. Perak is family value, and it is inherited. It is believed that he can protect from evil spirits.

Chuglio



Traditional knitted hat of the peoples of Peru. The design and cut of a hat can tell a lot about who wears it.

Wodabe hat



The Wodabe are a tribe living in Nigeria. Their traditional a hat with colored leather inserts is worn exclusively by men and only along with bright make-up on the face.

Chad



Tall and elaborate headdress used as a symbol monarchical power in the countries of Southeast Asia. Has a pointed shape, made of gold or covered with gilding. Now it is most often can be seen in Thai theater productions.

Shtreiml



Traditional Hasidic headdress, framed by a large the amount of fur. Worn only on special occasions.

Tagelmust



An indigo-colored headdress that protects against wind, sand and evil spirits. spirits. Common among the Taureg. Only men wear it without taking it off. even while eating or sleeping.

Roach



Headdress of the Indians, consisting of feathers. Thanks to Westerns Roach is strongly associated with the Native Americans. But don't mention this custom traditional headwear on this list would be Weird.