The Tyrolean hat (also Bavarian hat or Alpine hat) is a type of headwear that originally came from the Tyrol in the Alps, in what is now part of Austria and Italy. A typical Tyrolean hat originally had a crown tapering to a point and was made of green felt with a brim roughly the width of a hand. There are various forms of Tyrolean hat. Frequently the hats are decorated with a coloured, corded hatband and a spray of flowers, feathers or "brush" at the side of the crown. The traditional "brush" is made of the tail of the chamois goat. It takes a variety of forms, and may often be combined with feathers.
In
the 19th and 20th centuries the Tyrolean hat became the image bearer
of "Tyrolean culture" as a tourist symbol, influenced also
by folk music bands who wore fanciful "local" costumes.
Today, many people have Bavarian hats made of loden cloth (a thick,
water resistant woollen material with a short pile, first produced by
peasants in Austria), trimmed with cord and decorated with various
accessories, like hat pins, feathers, a tuft of chamois hair, and
pins commemorating their travels and exploits.
NOTE: Two pins are available, first buyer has choice. Appropriate images will be removed when items sell.
(1) Mid century modern enamel pin. Measures approximately 1 3/8” by 1". Vintage condition as shown.
(2) Alpine skis, poles & edelweiss. Measures approximately 2 1/4” by 1". Vintage condition as shown.
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Shipping is first Wednesday after payment from Watertown, NY. Delivery is normally 2-4 business days later.