Akubra a great Australian Icon!! - hat challenge Week 43 of 52
Akubra is an Australian brand of bush hat, whose wide-brimmed styles are a distinctive part of the Australian culture, especially in rural areas. The name is believed to be derived from an Aboriginal word for head covering.
Akubra's best-known hats are made from rabbit fur felt with wide brims, and the term "Akubra" is sometimes used to refer to any hat of this kind. Many Akubras have drawstrings to help keep them on the wearer's head on windy days, as well as adding to the hat's appearance.
Akubra hats are an important part of traditional outdoor clothing in the Australian bush. They are often worn by farmers, graziers, horsemen and stockmen on the land. As well as protecting their wearers from sun and rain, they are used in less obvious ways: holding eggs or mushrooms, covering the eye of a recalcitrant horse, fanning fires and watering dogs. [From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia]
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Akubra a great Australian Icon!! - hat challenge Week 43 of 52
Akubra is an Australian brand of bush hat, whose wide-brimmed styles are a distinctive part of the Australian culture, especially in rural areas. The name is believed to be derived from an Aboriginal word for head covering.
Akubra's best-known hats are made from rabbit fur felt with wide brims, and the term "Akubra" is sometimes used to refer to any hat of this kind. Many Akubras have drawstrings to help keep them on the wearer's head on windy days, as well as adding to the hat's appearance.
Akubra hats are an important part of traditional outdoor clothing in the Australian bush. They are often worn by farmers, graziers, horsemen and stockmen on the land. As well as protecting their wearers from sun and rain, they are used in less obvious ways: holding eggs or mushrooms, covering the eye of a recalcitrant horse, fanning fires and watering dogs. [From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia]
Have a good week!!