A bycocket or bycoket is a style of hat that was fashionable for both men and women in Western Europe from the 13th to the 16th century. [1] [2] It has a wide brim that is turned up in the back and pointed in the front like a bird's beak. [3] In French, it is called a chapeau à bec due to this resemblance. [1]
The hat was originally worn by nobles and royalty, and later by the rising merchant class. [1] [2] [3] It was often decorated with feathers, jewels, or other ornaments. [1] [3] Today, it is commonly associated with the character Robin Hood. [4]
A bycocket or bycoket is a style of hat that was fashionable for both men and women in Western Europe from the 13th to the 16th century. [1] [2] It has a wide brim that is turned up in the back and pointed in the front like a bird's beak. [3] In French, it is called a chapeau à bec due to this resemblance. [1]
The hat was originally worn by nobles and royalty, and later by the rising merchant class. [1] [2] [3] It was often decorated with feathers, jewels, or other ornaments. [1] [3] Today, it is commonly associated with the character Robin Hood. [4]