A red woollen chaperon with black lining  This particular chaperon is less complex than many, it does not include a fancy liripipe or bourrelet. This harkens back to the chaperon's origin, a rolled-up hood. Basically in this case a tube of fabric with the same diameter as the head with the bottom rolled up exposing the different colour lining to form the brim/headband ..read more

This hat was described as a vintage ethnic cap with embroidery and mirrors. While the seller's description of ethnic does not tie it to a particular culture, I think it feels Persian, like a Persian rug for your head.  Found on Etsy for bargain price.   ..read more

January 15th National Hat day  ..read more

This hood comes with a large mantle to cover the shoulders Button up although could take it on and off fully buttoned should you wish Cotton lined    A very warm spacious hood This hood was donated by a friend downsizing their kit ..read more

I'm not at all sure where this hood came from, will probably never know. I think it was probably part of another garment, the buttons possibly connecting it to the garment's collar. I added a chain so it could be worn independently of its origin.   ..read more

The hat the cat wore in Dr. Seuss children's book This novelty hat ended up with me when a friend was having a clearout of their fancy dress kit. Made from foam-like fabric and wire around the brim, it keeps its shape well Me in hat by Mr Rich ..read more

Poor Rudolf was hunted down and turned into a hat ..read more

 Christmas Pudding Novelty Hat Unlike the Novelty Christmas hat posted last week, this one is much better Being better probably has more to do with its simple shape, which makes ok to wear and allows my head to form the pudding shape. People also recognise it as a Christmas pud, and if not it says Merry Christmas on the front so people still get it. Ho Ho Ho, merry Christmas  ..read more

This is a Novelty Brussel Sprout Hat  A gift from Christmas last year Novelty hats are always cheap and throw-away quality, they are fun for about a minute so don't want much, something people will recognise and something that stays on your head and in shape. This hat failed, most people needed to be told it was a brussel sprout and it also needs a bit of pulling to stay in shape. As was a gift no idea if this was cheap, I mean  £2 or £3 pounds, £5 would be way too much ..read more

 A friend used this beret as part of a Royal Air Force costume before being passed on to me. The hat badge says RA which could be Royal Artillery not R.A.F., however, I can't seem to find a clear answer.  The nearest I can find is WW1 badge ..read more