Theboyar hat (Russian:боярская шапка, more correct Russian name is горлатная шапка,gorlatnaya hat) was afur hat worn by Russian nobility between the 15th and 17th centuries, most notably byboyars, for whom it was a sign of their social status. The higher hat indicated the higher status.

In average, it was oneell in height, having the form of acylinder with more broad upper part,velvet orbrocade top and the main body made offox,marten orsable fur.

When taken off, the hat was often held above the forearm, between hand andelbow, or worn as amuff. When at home, the hats were preserved on wooden stands that were adorned with painted designs.^[1]

Today the hats of this type are sometimes used in Russianfashion.

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• Киреева Е. В. «История костюма. Европейский костюм от античности до XX века.» Москва. Просвещение. 1976 / Kireeva E. V.The history of costume. European costume from Antiquity into the 20th century. Moscow, Prosvescheniye, 1976.

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