What is a Cowboy Hat?
The cowboy hat is a high-crowned, wide-brimmed hat best known as the defining piece of attire for the North American cowboy.
Where Can I Buy Cowboy Hats In South Africa?
Waners American Trading Store
Address: 499 Voortrekker Rd, Brakpan, 1540, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 pm
Phone: +27 73 080 2133
Trailsaddles.co.za
Address: 216 Propshaft Rd, Samcor Park, Pretoria, 0184, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 pm
Phone: +27 12 803 0036
Hat CIty
Address: 204 Main Reef Rd, Fordsburg, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 pm
Phone: +27 11 833 7735
Simon and Mary
Address: 18 Lower Germiston Rd, Heriotdale, Johannesburg South, 2094, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 2 pm
Phone: +27 11 626 2412
Skipper Bar – Pan Africa Shopping Centre
Address: Shop G12, Pan Africa Mall Cnr Watt and, 2nd St, Wynberg, Alexandra, 2000, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 pm
Phone: +27 11 440 0941
What are the two types of cowboy hats?
Almost all cowboy hats come in one of two materials: straw or felt (sometimes they come in leather, but not nearly as often). Both materials serve different functions and have individual benefits.
What does a cowboy hat symbolize?
Stetson and his eponymous hat brand. And while the cowboy hat is a symbol of freedom and rugged individualism to many, it can also mean something very different to others.
What is the best size cowboy hat?
Cowboy hats should feel snug, but not tight and not move around on your head. Put your first two fingers together like a salute and place them on your browbone.
Do the same at the top of your ear. Your hat should sit about 1-2 fingers above your eyebrow and 1-2 fingers above your ear.
What are the rules for a cowboy hat?
Do not use the edge of the brim. Removing the hat by the crown is the most customary. If you need to adjust your hat, do so by the crown. Never lay a cowboy hat down on the brim.