French Traditional Hat: "Beret"
Collection: Everyday Connections
Object Category: Traditional Clothing and Adornment
Country: France
Continent: Europe
Geographic Region: Western Europe
Materials: Wool
width: 9.5 in;
height: 3 in;
depth: 9,5 in
This headwear, called a "beret," is a soft round cap, usually of wool felt, with a flat crown. Berets are worn by both men and women and are usually associated with France.
The beret is actually specific to the Pyrenees region of France, an area that extends to Northern Basque country. In the Basque language, the beret is called "txapel." In that region the txapel is a strong sign of the Aquitaine and Basque (French and Spanish) identity.
Berets have been worn as part of various military and scouting uniforms.
The beret fits snugly around the head and can be "shaped" in a variety of ways.
Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beret
https://www.delmonicohatter.com/category/B.htm