 Sombreros cordobeses | |
| Type | Hat |
|---|---|
| Material | Woolfelt |
| Place of origin | Córdoba, Spain |
TheCordovan hat (inSpanish,sombrero cordobés) is a traditional hat made in the city ofCórdoba,Spain, and traditionally worn in a large part ofAndalusia.[1] In theSpanish-speaking world outside of Andalusia, the term can simply mean "wide-brimmed hat".[citation needed]
Although thesombrero 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]
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 thesombrero cordobés are Spanish artistPablo Picasso,[2]flamenco vocalistJuanito Valderrama, therejoneadorAntonio Cañero—so identified with the style that the hat is sometimes called acañero—and thematadorManolete. It can also be seen in the paintings ofJulio Romero de Torres.[citation needed]
TheBeatles, on their visit to Spain, wore it as a symbol of the country. Formerfootball playerFinidi George ofReal Betis always wore it when celebrating after scoring during his time there.[citation needed]
The fictional charactersZorro and Black Hat (from the 2011 filmPriest) are often depicted wearing this style of hat.[citation needed]
