Gamsbart
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- Note
- The Gamsbart (German: [´gamsbɑːʁt], literally chamois beard, plural Gamsbärte) is a tuft of hair traditionally worn as a decoration on trachten-hats in the alpine regions of Austria and Bavaria.
Originally worn as a hunting trophy and made exclusively from hair from the chamois´ lower neck, Gamsbärte are today manufactured on a large scale from various animals´ hair and are commonly sold by specialized dealers and also at souvenir shops.
A Gamsbart is made by enclosing the lower end of the tuft of hair in a setting of metal or horn that allows the upper end to spread in a brush-like fashion. Traditionally, hairs are selected for a dark color at the lower end with a very light tip. The size and diameter of the Gamsbart are important signs of the wearer´s pride and manliness.
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