Chef's Hat Old World Christmas Ornament

A chef s hat is also known as a toque. Chefs began wearing these hats to blend in with the monks, by wearing similar shaped hats, as they sought refuge in the monasteries. Chefs were being persecuted for their creativity. The hats have remained a symbol of the profession.

Hand crafted in age-old tradition with techniques that originated in the 1800s
Molten glass is mouth-blown into finely carved molds
Ornaments are all hand-painted and glittered in a series of labor-intensive steps to achieve the beautiful creations
Traditionally designed, hand-crafted ornaments

This is a brand new ornament from the Old World Christmas collection. All ornaments in the collection include a "story tag" on the hook.

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