The gamsbart (literally chamois beard) is a tuft of hair traditionally worn as a decoration on hats in the alpine countries of Europe. Originally worn as a hunting trophy and made exclusively from hair from the chamois's lower neck, gamsbarts are today manufactured on a large scale from various animals' hair and are commonly sold at souvenir shops.
A gamsbart is made by enclosing the lower end of the tuft of hair in a setting of metal or horn that allows the upper end to spread in a brush-like fashion. Traditionally, hairs are selected for a dark color at the lower end with a very light tip. The size and diameter of the gamsbart are important signs of the wearer's pride and manliness.
Traditionally, gamsbarts are exclusively placed on hats worn by men; however, recent developments in dirndl fashion have seen gamsbarts added to various places on female dresses.
The gamsbart (literally chamois beard) is a tuft of hair traditionally worn as a decoration on hats in the alpine countries of Europe.
A gamsbart is made by enclosing the lower end of the tuft of hair in a setting of metal or horn that allows the upper end to spread in a brush-like fashion.
Traditionally, gamsbarts are exclusively placed on hats worn by men; however, recent developments in dirndl fashion have seen gamsbarts added to various places on female dresses.
The hat ornament (feather or Gamsbart) varies by region and by Verein within the region, although all men within the Verein wear the same hat ornament.
Gamsbart, Roagaspit, Reiherfedern, Schneidhaken; eagle feather is not used in the Miesbach-Tegernsee area.
The hat ornament (feather or Gamsbart) varies by region and by Verein within the region, although all the women within the Verein wear the same ornament.
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