Land n Sand Sep / Oct 2013 | Page 52

Hats have the ability to perk us up, inspire greatness, tell a story and make not only the wearer, but those who gaze upon the hat wearer, smile. Donning a hat is akin to donning a whole new persona, one that can be changed at a feather brimmed whim. Let’s be honest, most of us love a good hat, in fact, the oldest known hats may well have been woven and may date back as far as at least 27,000 years. According to archaeological evidence left by Stone Age huntergatherers. For years scientists and archaeologists have concentrated on what is commonly known as the Venus of Willendorf’s generous attributes and symbolism, when they should have been concentrating on her fabulous headwear.