Have you ever wondered when pompoms date winter hats? What is the story behind the fluffy balls that adorn the winter accessory that protects our heads from the cold?
But back to the pompoms on winter hats.
And so – according to fashion experts over the centuries, tassels have been used not only for decorative purposes, but also performed a number of other functions.
Pompoms date back to the Viking Age. Scientists first discovered a statue of the Viking god Freyr wearing a pompom helmet in 1904 in Sweden.
Also, the presence of this element on the hat in some European countries speaks of a person’s social status. For example, priests in ancient Rome wore a hat called a pompom beer. His color depended on the work he did.
In Scotland, helmets with such a pompom were part of the military uniform. With their help, the soldiers determine a regiment to which another soldier belongs. The sailors wore pompom hats to keep their heads from hitting the ship’s low ceilings. Pompoms became especially popular in the 1930s during the Great Depression. They were a cheap decoration of any outfit.
