Sombrero

A Sombrero referred to in the Spanish general a hat ( derived from the word sombra for " shadow ").

As a loanword in English and a Sombrero is especially a wide-brimmed, made out of straw or felt hat, which serves as a sunscreen, especially in Central and South America field workers. It is in these areas (especially in Mexico) part of the traditional costume.

In Andalusia / Spain you will find the Sombrero Cordobés. This is significantly different in shape from the Mexican sombrero. The Sombrero Cordobés has an 8 cm wide, flat brim and a 10-12 cm high, conical head. Sombreros Cordobeses come from the Spanish city of Cordoba and the Flamenco ( here especially when Garrotín ) and worn by Andalusian horsemen. The material is a wool felt or the cheaper version a felt made ​​of synthetic fiber. The usual color is black, but you can find now sombreros Cordobeses also available in red, green, brown, gray etc.