March 29, 2010
brettjohn: The Greatest Aussie Invention - The Cork Hat A cork hat is a type of headgear with cork strung from the brim, to ward off insects. Traditionally worn by jackaroos and swagmen in the blowfly infested Australian outback, the cork hat has become part of the stereotypical representation of the Australian ocker. The shape and material of cork hats vary, though typically they are shaped similar to a slouch hat. Pieces of cork, often shaped as bottle stoppers, are hung on string from the brim of the hat. The low density of cork means a number of pieces may hang from a hat without significantly increasing the weight. Movement of the head causes the corks to swing, discouraging insects from swarming around the wearer’s head. When will these sweep the world and become the hottest piece of head wear on the planet. You all need to keep up with Aussie fashion…  I would rock this hat

brettjohn:

The Greatest Aussie Invention - The Cork Hat

A cork hat is a type of headgear with cork strung from the brim, to ward off insects.

Traditionally worn by jackaroos and swagmen in the blowfly infested Australian outback, the cork hat has become part of the stereotypical representation of the Australian ocker. The shape and material of cork hats vary, though typically they are shaped similar to a slouch hat. Pieces of cork, often shaped as bottle stoppers, are hung on string from the brim of the hat. The low density of cork means a number of pieces may hang from a hat without significantly increasing the weight. Movement of the head causes the corks to swing, discouraging insects from swarming around the wearer’s head.

When will these sweep the world and become the hottest piece of head wear on the planet. You all need to keep up with Aussie fashion…

 I would rock this hat