The sombrero hat is absolutely synonymous with Mexico, where it originated. It is a curiously strange looking hat, looking like a cross between a UFO and the hand piece from an air hockey game, or a giant Chinese wok with a high mound in the middle. Sombreros come in many splendid straw woven designs with great coloring, also they have a chin string to hold the hat in place. They were designed so wide to provide a big shade from the very sunny climate of Mexico, the super wide hat is big enough to cast a shadow over the head, neck and shoulders of the wearer.

Sombrero is a Spanish word

If you are still slightly confused as to what a traditional sombrero looks like, think of the little cartoon mouse Speedy Gonzales. Although a sombrero in the truest sense of the word is this traditional Mexican hat, many fedora and other wide-rimmed hats also get called sombrero.

They are an absolutely unique and fantastic hat and can be bought hand-made from Mexico hatters for very cheap. You can also buy them from many places on the internet for bargain prices.

Please visit our website to buy sombrero hats, or for more information and pictures on the Sombrero Hat

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