THE TRADITIONAL SCOTS HEADWEAR FROM THE 16TH TO THE 18TH CENTURY.

Traditional Scots Bonnet in 100% felted wool. These bonnets have a double ribbed headband with a drawstring so are adjustable to fit all head sizes. They have been heavily felted to make them waterproof. The bonnets are  made from Leicester Blue Face sheep wool which makes them very comfortable to wear.  They come in the three traditional colours, woad (light blue), indigo and dark blue but can be knitted up in any colour required. The blue  colours are suitable for the above period. 

THE TRADITIONAL SCOTS HEADWEAR FROM THE 16TH TO THE 18TH CENTURY.

Traditional Scots Bonnet in 100% felted wool. These bonnets have a double ribbed headband with a drawstring so are adjustable to fit all head sizes. They have been heavily felted to make them waterproof. The bonnets are made from Leicester Blue Face sheep wool which makes them very comfortable to wear.  They come in the three traditional colours, woad (light blue), indigo and dark blue but can be knitted up in any colour required. The blue  colours are suitable for the above period. 

THE TRADITIONAL SCOTS HEADWEAR FROM THE 16TH TO THE 18TH CENTURY.

Traditional Scots Bonnet in 100% felted wool. These bonnets have a double ribbed headband with a drawstring so are adjustable to fit all head sizes. They have been heavily felted to make them waterproof. The bonnets  are made from Leicester Blue Face sheep wool which makes them very comfortable to wear.  They come in the three tradiional colours, woad (light blue), indigo and dark blue but can be knitted up in any colour required. The blue  colours are suitable for the above period. 

When Prince Charles Edward Stuart arrived at Glenfinnan in 1745, he plucked a white rose and placed it on his hat hence the white cockade became the sign of the Jacobite supporters of his rebellion.

These bonnets are identical to the earlier Scots bonnet but carry the "White Cockade" symbol.  They are made from 100% pure Leicester Blue faced sheep wool and are heavily felted to make them waterproof.  They have a double ribbed headband with a drawstring so are suitable for all head sizes.  These bonnets come in the traditional colours of woad (light blue), indigo and dark blue (see previous bonnet pictures above for colour illustrations).  All these colours are suitable for the period.

16th/17th Century split brim statue/holbien cap.  100% felted wool.  Various colours available.

These caps have been worn from the early 16th century to the mid to late 17th century.  They are heavily felted with drawstring through the headband so are adjustable to all head sizes.  The cap comes with an additonal coloured decorative ropeband around the cap. 

The caps are unisex, worn over a coif for the woman, or without coif for the man.

Also available in a short bimmed version.

16th/17th century full-brimmed statute/holbein cap.  100% felted wool.  Various colours available.

These caps are heavily felted and have a drawstring headband to make them adjustable to all head sizes.  They come with an additional decorative ropeband around the cap.  Can be worn over a coif for women or without for men.

Also available in a short bimmed version.  (see gallery for picture)

Traditional Monmouth Cap, 100% felted wool.  They are made from various sheep wool, Swaledale, (cream)  Herdwick, (mid grey) Suffolk, (light grey/fawn as per illustration above) Jacob Black, (dark brown), Jacob Grey (brown/grey mix). All these are  natural colours.

These hats have been worn from the 14th century through to modern times.  They are mentioned in Shakespeare's Henry the V.

The distinctive feature of the hat is the double ribbed headband with a loop.  This enables the hat to be worn over the ears or turned back to expose the ears.  The loop allows it to be hung from a belt or breastplate.  It is useful worn under a helmet for padding or also as a headcover for soldiers or sailors.

15th Century cap.  100% felted wool.  Various natural colours available. Should be worn on the brow so head size is required. Wars of the Roses period.

15th century cap in 100% natural wool. Heavily felted to allow it to stand tall. Sits on brow so head size is required. Wars of the Roses period.

Brimmed monmouth cap in 100% natural wool. 

This cap worn from the early 16th century to early 19th century.  Can be worn by soldiers and sailors.  The cap has a small head diameter to allow it to sit on the head and give it a tall crown.

The 77th Montgomery Highlanders were raised in the 1750's to fight in the British army against the French in the Indian/French wars of North America.

This heavily felted dark blue bonnet has a distinctive red band and is finished by the red 'toorie' at the center of the crown.

Made with 100% Leicester blue face sheep wool.

The Traditional Tam 'O' Shanter Bonnet.  Named after Burns famous character this traditional bonnet has been worn in Scotland since the mid 18th century to the present day. 

Made from 100% british wool it has been heavily felted to make it waterproof and has a drawstring though the headband to make it fit snuggly to any head size.

The full brimmed Tudor (Statute) Cap has been knitted in 100% british wool and has been heavily felted.

Suitable for the Tudor, Jacobean and Civil war period.  In fact I have sold a few of these for modern everyday wear.

The split brimmed Tudor (Statute) cap has been knitted from 100% british wool and is heavily felted.  Suitable for the Tudor, Jacobean or Civil war period. 

WW2 Balaclava, taken from the 'Comforts for the Soldiers' official pattern of the 1940's. Knitted in 100% British wool and is available in British Khaki (light-midbrown with green tinge), and Navy.

All colours are suitable for the above period.

WW2 Helmet Balaclava, taken from the 'Comforts for the Soldiers' official pattern of the 1940's. Knitted in 100% British wool and is available in British Khaki  (light-midbrown with green tinge), and Navy.

All colours are suitable for the above period.

WW2 pull on wool cap.  !00% wool in British Khaki and navy

This is my interpretation of the 16th century Renaissance Soldiers headwear.  Taken from the woodcuts of the period.  The cap is knitted and heavily felted, has a matching chin strap, coloured decorative cord round the hat and is adorned with flamboyant ostrich feathers. The brim is not as large as the woodcut but is enough to protect the eyes and not interfere with any weaponry. Please note kerch is not included.

Made from 100% British felted wool.  Is avilable in any colour. 

Infanty Rifleman Forage/Kilmarnock bonnet of the 19th century.

These bonnets were worn by Infantry soldiers during this period, in particular during the Crimean War.  The bonnet is knitted without a seam, heavily felted and finished with a 'Toorie' on top.  The bonnet, as it is knitted, has give so will grip the brow securely and is fully lined. As it is heavily felted it stands tall in a pill box fashion and is taken from an actual picture of the period.

The illustration is in Green with contrasting black Toorie, but any regimental colour can be supplied.

Can also be worn with a chin strap.  (not supplied).  Regimental Brass numbers can be attached at an additional cost.  (See Below).

Regimental infantry numbers available and can be attached to the bonnet (cost shown is per pair).  Please state regiment number required when ordering.

These caps are identical to the Peter the Great hats.  They are knitted in 100% british traditional sheep wool and are heavily felted to make them weatherproof.  As they are heavily felted brow size is essential. 

For illustration of Irish Soldier wearing one of these see my 'Rogues Gallery'.