About: Shepherd's hat

A shepherd's hat is a head covering, used by a shepherd to ward off the sun and the elements. Along with a crook, it is an important tool for the shepherd. Shepherding is ubiquitous across cultures, and is one of the world's oldest occupations, beginning some 5,000 years ago in Asia Minor. It has existed in agricultural communities around the world and an important part of pastoralist animal husbandry. The image of the shepherd has been at the center of pastoral literature and art. The work keeps the shepherd outdoors, and every culture has developed different headgear to protect the worker.