What is a Dutch hat called?

A Dutch cap or Dutch bonnet is a style of woman’s hat associated with the various traditional Dutch woman’s costumes. Usually made of white cotton or lace, it is sometimes characterized by triangular flaps or wings that turn up on either side. It can resemble some styles of nurse’s hat.

Why do Dutch hats have wings?

These wings are starched, so they stand up prettily. For an outsider, such a style of a hat may look odd and even comic, but this unique shape is traditional and distinguishes the Dutch cap from all other coifs around the world. And it adds a lot of charm to the females who wear it.

Why did the Dutch wear bonnets?

Although these caps are used to indicate celebration of special events, they are also worn to identify the wearer’s social class. The Dutch cap is not only used as an ornament, but also as an implication of its wearer.

What are Dutch bonnets called?

A Dutch Cap also know as the Dutch Bonnet is a style of woman’s hat associated with traditional Dutch woman’s costume. A Dutch Cap is usually made of white cotton or lace, it is sometimes characterised by triangular flaps or wings that turn up on either side.

Why is it called a Dutch cap?

Margaret Sanger in the 1910s brought cervical caps to the U.S. but later on seemingly preferred the diaphragm but never repudiated the cap. This may have been influenced by her visit to the Netherlands where the diaphragm (also known as the “Dutch Cap”) reigned supreme.

Why did the Dutch cover their hair?

The coif would keep her hair out of the way and her wide hat would protect her skin from the damaging effects of the sun.

What can you not bring into the Netherlands?

Restricted or prohibited to import / export

  • € 10,000 or more worth in cash or securities.
  • Pets.
  • Counterfeit articles.
  • Protected animal and plant species.
  • Animal products and foodstuffs.
  • Plants, flowers, fruit and vegetables (phytosanitary products)
  • Weapons, ammunition and dummy weapons and explosives.
  • Medicines.