Pom-Poms on Winter Hats
For those in cold-weather climates and those without hair, winter hats are a necessity. But have you ever wondered why so many of them have a fluffy ball or pom-pom on top? Naturally, the origin of this fashion feature can be traced back to Scandinavia, where it’s practically winter year round. Anyway, the pom-pom may have been put there initially as a way to gather the seams together during a time before knitting was common. Over the past several centuries, many types of headgear have had pom-poms or similar features. For whatever reason, having a pom-pom at the top of a hate has been popular throughout history. One generation after another, people seem to take a liking to it.
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