<P> It is an item of apparel that can be worn in any corner of the world, and receive immediate recognition as part of North American cowboy culture . </P> <P> The first western model was the open - crowned "Boss of the Plains", and after that came the front - creased Carlsbad, destined to become "the" cowboy style . The high - crowned, wide - brimmed, soft - felt western hats that followed are intimately associated with the cowboy image . </P> <P> Modern cowboy hats are made of fur - based felt, straw or, less often, leather . They are sold with a tall, rounded crown and a wide flat brim . They have a simple sweat band on the inside to stabilize the fit of the head, and usually a small decorative hat band on the outside of the crown . Hats are customized by creasing the crown and rolling the brim . Often a more decorative hat band is added . In some places, "stampede strings" or "wind strings" are also attached . Hats can be manufactured in virtually any color, but are most often seen in shades of beige, brown and black . Beginning in the 1940s, pastel colors were introduced, seen often on hats worn by movie cowboys and rodeo riders . "Today's cowboy hat has remained basically unchanged in construction and design since the first one was created in 1865 by J.B. Stetson ." </P> <P> The concept of a broad - brimmed hat with a high crown worn by a rider on horseback can be seen as far back as the Mongolian horsemen of the 13th century . A tall crown provided insulation, the wide brim, shade . Hot, sunny climates inspire designs with very wide brims such as the sombrero of Mexico . </P>

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