subject: Different Styles Of Mexican Sombreros [print this page] There are some great styles of Mexican sombreros on the market today. As you discover this you will see that not only do the styles look fantastic but the new vibrant colors that are available give the unique hats an even better appeal. Now we all know that some of the styles that are out there are just as practical as other hats, other than the fact it has a wide brim. The hat itself does help in short periods in the sun but these types of hats of today are used for a novelty items for the most part.
The Mexican sombreros of today are very inexpensive to purchase and for just a few dollars you can supply yourself with plenty. In fact a lot of the sales of these hats are for birthday parties for the guests to wear for the breaking of the pinata. Some even use them for their Spanish themed party that they are have all the guests wear the hats during it. The Mexican sombreros are so popular that they have even made balloons in the shape of them.
If you are on a trip to some place tropical or that has a climate that is hot with sun involved, a lot of tourist areas in the types of areas mentioned will have the hats on sale. And it would be beneficial for you to get one just in case. These hats could save your face from sunburn and even keep you cooler in the high temperatures than without it. Another important factor is that if you do get burnt for some reason from the sun this could ruin your vacation entirely.
Some believe this type of hat originated in the agricultural belt along what was to become the border between the United States and Mexico. The desert climate guaranteed many hours of sunlight beating down upon the heads, shoulders, and backs of Mestizo farmers and harvesters. Thus, someone began interweaving hats out of grass or any material available that reached out far enough to shade their neck, shoulders, and arms. The word for the hats comes from the Spanish word for shade, sombre.
Others claim that the sombrero came from the Jalisco capital, the noble riders of grand horses, developed the sombrero along with other unique details of their uniform they used for there army. For them, the sombrero was a symbol of masculinity and power. In closing the Mexican sombreros are still as practical as they were back in the day
