📚 HISTORY | Hats with earflaps have been used for centuries in the Balkan region, and Northeastern Italy. Similar style hats have also been seen in Nordic and Eurasian countries. The Ushanka, with a perfectly round crown, was developed after a Slavic hat called the “Treukh” from the 17th century. In 1917, the Ushanka received yet another design update inspired by hats worn by Norwegian Arctic explorers called the “Norvezhka.” The main difference was the addition of longer ear flaps.
❄️ USE | The Ushanka, its predecessors, as well as future successors are all made to serve one purpose; to keep your head and ears warm in the winter. The head is generally the most exposed part of the body in the winter, and as such adequate protection is needed to minimize heat loss. The Finnish army, Norwegian arctic explorers, and the civilian population from the Balkans to the Caucasus' can attest to that. It's a great, traditional piece of headgear, and an ideal accessory.
🐑 MATERIAL | The Ushanka is a Slavic fur winter hat with ear flaps. It is generally made from sheepskin, rabbit or muskrat fur. The ear flaps can be lowered and tied around the chin to protect the ears, jaw and lower chin from the elements. The flaps can also be tied behind the head, or “ski-style.” Ski-style offers less protection from the cold, but offers better visibility and movement. The thick fur that the Ushanka is made of can also help reduce blunt force impact to the head.
🎞️ POP-CULTURE | The Ushanka, as a winter hat, was an overwhelming success and soon became synonymous with Slavic culture. During the 20th century, the Ushanka came to symbolize the European Eastern Bloc. Many images & films from the era, especially during the Cold War show military personnel wearing them. Their popularity in the West was inspired by W.C. Fields' 1933 short film, “The Fatal Glass of Beer” and Arnold Schwarzenegger sporting a gray Ushanka in 1988 action blockbuster "Red Heat."
🎀 GIFT | This traditional Slavic and Nordic inspired style hat makes a great gift for anyone. Whether it'd be a friend or family member, child or adult, male or female, or just as a gift for yourself, worry not, our Ushanka will keep your ears as toasty as the summer's mid-day sun! Our Ushankas are made of faux fur and as such no animals were harmed to make them. They also come with a nifty military pin (which can be removed) should you intend to use it for cosplay. Looking sharp!
Description
It's a bitterly cold winter night somewhere in Northern Europe, or the mountains of the Balkans or Caucasus'. Your wood-stove is slowly turning burning wood into a smoldering pile of ash, and you need to go get more to keep warm. So you put your thick winter jacket on, you put on some winter boots and tightly tie your scarf around your neck - but your head is still exposed, and it's awfully chilly out there! Worry not dear friend, we have the perfect solution for you. For centuries peoples of Northern Europe, the Balkans and Caucasus' have relied on fur hats with long ear flaps called Ushanka (Oosh-anh qua) to keep their heads and faces warm in the winter. We have the perfect Ushanka for the 21st century, it's traditionally styled for that authentic look, but unlike their earlier counterparts, our Ushankas are made with faux fur, as such no animals were harmed in the making process. They make great gifts, collectors items, or just a great winter accessory! Our Ushanka also comes with a decorative army pin for those history aficionados, and army memorabilia collectors.
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