The presentation explains the role of hats in today scenario. The journey from good old days to the recent times are elaborated. The materials used, styling, choice, care of hats are concepts that are focused in this document.

1. Hats
PRESENTATION BY
DR. S. AISHWARIYA
INSPIRE FELLOW (DST) & ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
AVINASHILINGAM INSTITUTE FOR HOME
SCIENCE AND HIGER EDUCATION FOR WOMEN
COIMBATORE

2. • No records of hats before 3000 BC
• 3300 BC: After that it was seen in bronze age -
Ice man, Otzi was found wearing a hat
made from bear skin and chin strap. Strap made
by stitching various layers of skin.
• The 26,000-year-old - Venus of Brassempouy
depicts a woman with a hat, not a hairstyle.
History

3. Tribal Hat
Tribes used the feathers
based on the position in
the community and made
the hats
King and queen, soldiers
and slaves each of them
had a specific way of
making a head gear

4. • Hats were commonly worn in ancient Egypt.
• In 3200 BC: Egyptians are found wearing conical hair dress. Part of
their custom was to shave head- keep wig and heavy headdress to
protect them from sun and keep the head cool
• One of the first pictorial depictions of a hat appears in a tomb painting
from Thebes, Egypt, which shows a man wearing a conical straw
hat
• Ancient Mesopotamians often wore conical hats or ones shaped
somewhat like an inverted vase
INTRODUCTION TO BASICS
OF HAT

5. Greeks used a hat called
“Petasos & Pileus”
Petasos: It was usually made of wool felt, leather or straw,
with a broad, floppy brim. It was worn primarily by farmers and
travellers, and was considered characteristic of rural people.
•As a winged hat, it became the symbol of Hermes, the Greek
mythological messenger God

6. Pileus :
Greeks - felt conical cap
• The pileus was a brimless, felt cap
worn in Ancient Greece [and
surrounding regions, later also
introduced in Ancient Rome.

7. Phrygian cap/ liberty cap:
Europe – Revolutionary cap
LOUI XVI OF FRANCE THE WARRIORS Common folks
(Hats: status in society)

8. Religious
Christianity – Pope and his cap
 Pope: Using cap by Pope is a sign
showing higher status than the
common people
 The cap indicates purity and
peace the common characteristics
of such a person.

9. Muslim based countries: Turban
Turbans are an iconic part in
many parts of the world.
Turbans inspired from
Egyptians, are still in trend
among men and women.

10. Witch Cap – wickedness showcased
through abnormal cap
A disproportionate
silhouette cap gives a
wicked feel through an
unpleasantness

11. Chef Cap and Shower Cap
 Chef has a purpose of having a
head gear that prevents sweat
and hair from falling in the plate
or during the cooking.
 Shower cap is used to conceal
the hair from getting wet

12. Dance shows, Prabha Deva
and MJ - HAT

13. Border security –
Police, Navy and Army
 Caps are used to show
their status in formal suits
 To remove a person
from office – cap is
removed
 When a person dies the
cap is removed to show a
sign of loss of a person

14. Throwing away duty/ responsibility-
convocation – throwing the cap

15. Cap as an element for a make over
for women like a man
The hair will be concealed
and wigs are placed when a
common moment of giving a
make over for women to
change into a man

16. Forever Classic : Cow boy Hat
The cowboy hat is a
high-crowned, wide-
brimmed hat best known as the
defining piece of attire for the
North American cowboy.

17. Sports person and
audience
Sports person in the ground – cricket
for example.
Since the players are in the ground
under hot sun, the head should be
covered to avoid dehydration and
sickness.

18. Mass message / cheap give away
• As free give always and as a
means of mass
communicating the
persons attitude without
having to say a word
• Caps can have a short
message into it.

19. • Women wore kerchief, hood, wimples, veil, cap and fabric
made caps (19th
century)
Hats for women - Old

20. • Women meant to use fashion hats to hide their pimple but
a hat is more capable than that
• Selecting right cap can create a cool and trendy look
Hats for women - now

21. Hats – Major Fashion Statement
It is used for any season and
occasion by Men and Women
From just born baby (hood) to
old people
 It is used in both movies and in
real life as a beautiful fashion
statement

22. Summer and winter fashion

23. Summer and Winter
Summer: NO felts –
bamboo, banana,
straw and silk based
hats with feather.
Winter : No bamboo
and straw : Spring
weddings – pastel
shades

24. Feathers and hats are a great combo

25. Charlie Chaplin Cap
 Cap was an iconic accessory
because Charlie Chaplin used it
during his performance and later
made it as a part of his regular
costume
 For the same reason, clowns now
do a small stunt using caps.

26. Diana – the forever queen
• The queen is a fashion
statement maker
• Her beauty will be outrageous
when matched with with her
tailored suits, Diana Hair cut,
pearl neck lace and most
importantly HATS

27.  Hats are popular in weddings and special occasions in the 1980’s:
Princess of Wales, Diana used them to add a sense of sophistication to her
persona in the early days of her marriage.
 Once she found her confidence she abandoned hats for most occasions.

29. Celebrities – use some kind of hat to
also cover their face when out in
public

30. Cannes festival or Oscars
Style/ designer/colours

31. Movies and stars – Hats

32. HATS
Meaning

33. Hat
 head covering which is worn for various reasons, including
 protection against weather conditions,
 ceremonial reasons such as university graduation,
 religious reasons,
 safety, (helmet) or
 as a fashion accessory.
 In the past, hats were an indicator of social status.
 In the military, hats may denote nationality, branch of
service, rank or regiment.

34.  Hard hat : protects construction workers' heads from injury by falling objects
 British police Custodian helmet protects the officer's head
 Sun Hat : shades the face and shoulders from the sun,
 A Cowboy Hat protects against sun and rain
 Fur Hat with fold-down earflaps keeps the head and ears warm.
 Graduation caps: Ceremonial purpose
 Chefs : Toque
 Bishops : Mitres
 Sikhs : Turbans
Hat – functionality

35. RAW MATERIALS FOR MAKING HAT

36. MATERIALS USED FOR MAKING HATS
1.Cotton
2.Wool Felt
3.Fur Felt (finer than wool: Eg. Rabbit hair)
4.Straw
5.Polyester (as polycotton)

37. Luxe Designers for hats
Philp teracy - London

39. PARTS OF HAT

42. Types of hats

46. Face shape and selection
of suitable hat

47. Methods to find the shape of your face
1. Mirror method: lipstick, trace the outline of your
face onto the mirror. Compare the outlined shape
on the mirror to the pictures below
2. Tracing Method: Trace the outline of your face
from a photograph. Observe to see what shape is
revealed.
3. Measuring Method

48. Description: length was equal to about
one and a half times width. Your face is only
slightly narrower at the jaw line than at the
temples, with a gently rounded hairline.
Best Choices: any style.
Avoid: no narrow crown, it will make
check bone more narrower
Oval Shaped Face

49. Description: You have a round chin and a round
hairline.
The widest point is at the cheeks and ears.
Best Choices: Styles that add fullness and height
at the crown.
Straight brims should be slanted to create flattering
angles.
Higher brim will help lengthen your face.
Round Shaped Face

50. Description: Your face appears wide at the temples
and hairline and narrows to a small, delicate chin.
Best Choices: Medium brimmed hats are ideal (front
elevation)
Hats with asymetrical brims are a good choice.
Avoid: Avoid hats with brims that are small
because they will make your forehead look bigger.
Heart Shaped Face

51. Description: Your face is about as wide as it is
long. You have a strong, square jawline and a
square hairline.
Best Choices: Feminine hats with curvy lines
will help soften the lines of your face.
Round and asymmetrical hats will contrast a sharp
jawline.
Avoid: Hats with a flat top or a tapered crown.
Square Shaped Face

52. Description: Your face is longer than it is wide.
Your face appears long and slender.
Best Choices: Choose wide hats with short
crowns. Hats with wide flat brims or curled/floppy
brims work well. Try pulling the brim of your hat
down to your eyebrows to shorten your face.
Avoid: Narrow brims and hats with high crowns,
which will make your face look even longer.
Oblong or Rectangular Face Shape

53. Description: Your face is characterized by a narrow
forehead and is widest at the jaw, with a round chin.
Best Choices: They will draw attention to the upper part
of your face. Choose hats with a full (but not tapered)
crown and a wide brim.
Avoid: Hats with tapered crowns, which tend to
accentuate a wide jaw.
Pear Shaped Face Shape

54. Timeless HAT styles: Wardrobe essentials

55. Storing and stain removal of cap
 Storing: Carboard Box- cool place
 Hat rack : Hat stand
 Don’t expose to direct sunlight - cause fading, drying out, or loss of
shape.
 Do not use HAT FORM: Since hats containing elastic, spandex, or lycra
can lose their elasticity if they remain stretched out for extended periods
of time.
 If stained, using a blotting paper, apply liquid detergent, soak for 5
minutes and wash away.
 If many wrinkles are seen, a blower can be used

56. Thank you!