beret
Sign in to saveA beret ( , ; ; ; ) is a soft, round, flat-crowned cap made of hand-knitted wool, crocheted cotton, wool felt, or acrylic fibre.
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A beret is a soft, round cap with a flat crown, typically made from materials like wool, cotton, or acrylic. It's a practical headwear choice that has become recognizable across many cultures and settings.
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16 sectionsContents
- History
- Wear
- National traditions and variants
- Basque Country
- France
- Spain
- Scotland
- Uses
- As uniform headwear
- In fashion and culture
- As a revolutionary symbol
- Rastafarians
- See also
- Notes
- References
- External links
A beret ( , ; ; ; ) is a soft, round, flat-crowned cap made of hand-knitted wool, crocheted cotton, wool felt, or acrylic fibre.
Mass production of berets began in the 19th century specifically in the Basque Country, where they were already common headwear among the indigenous population, before spreading to Southern France and the north of Spain; as such, the beret remains associated with these countries. Berets are worn as part of the uniform of many military and police units worldwide, as well as by other organizations.