Hat Making History reveals the different types of hats that existed in the past. There are no specific records of different types of hats in the past because of the different ways hat making was done. Different types of hats have been discovered through archaeology and hat making. But with so many improvements and advancements in later time, hats became something more than just a protection from the sun. With its passage into the history books, it started to develop its own personality, a story to tell. It began to take the form of an identity; a style.
The most common and ordinary types of hats that were used by people in the ancient times were simply caps. People wore caps not only as a protection from the hot sun but also as a fashion statement. Caps were worn in different colors and designs depending on the taste of the person wearing them. Although hats were not worn as a head protection in the ancient times, they were still used to enhance one’s fashion statement.
Hat making has changed quite a bit through time with different types of hats being invented and designed. In today’s world, hats are no longer mere protection for the head but are a major fashion statement. People use hats to complement their clothing; some wear hats made of feathers, hats made of straw, wool hats, etc.