Cordovan hat
 Sombreros cordobeses | |
| Type | Hat |
|---|---|
| Material | Wool felt |
| Place of origin | Córdoba, Spain |
The Cordovan hat (in Spanish, sombrero cordobés) is a traditional hat made in the city of Córdoba, Spain and traditionally worn in a large part of Andalusia.[1] In the Spanish-speaking world outside of Andalusia, the term can simply mean "wide-brimmed hat".[citation needed]
Characteristics
Although the sombrero cordobés has no standard sizes, the height of the crown can vary from 10 to 12 centimetres (3.9 to 4.7 in), and the width of the brim can vary from 8 to 12 centimetres (3.1 to 4.7 in).[citation needed]
Although the most traditional color is black, other common colors include red, pearl gray, sea green, and navy blue.[citation needed]
History
The origin of the style is unclear. Drawings as early as the 17th century show day laborers wearing this sort of hat. The style became more widespread in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.[citation needed]
Among the people who have worn the sombrero cordobés are Spanish artist
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The fictional characters Zorro and Black Hat (from the 2011 film Priest) are often depicted wearing this style of hat.[citation needed]
Notes
- Diccionario de la lengua española de la Real Academia Española(DRAE)
- ^ Picasso in Cordoban hat and Spanish cloak (1958 black-and-white photograph by David Douglas Duncan) – The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
External links
- (in Spanish) Miguel García Capilla, El Sombrero Cordobés
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