Russian Hats

Russian hats are also known as ushanka hats. A ushanka is a Russian fur hat with ear flaps that can be tied up to the crown of the hat, which is often made of fur, or tied at the chin to protect the ears from the cold. In the English-speaking world, it is sometimes referred to as a shapka. However, this usage is not accurate, but is rather a Russian language word meaning simply 'hat'. Ushanka literally translates as 'ear-flaps hat'.

Though ushanka hats are a distinctly Russian hat, indeed, the stereotypical Russian is seen to wear one, the wearing of fur hats of similar design is common throughout China, North Korea, Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. It is possible that Russians adopted this design from Mongols during the Middle Age Mongol invasion of Russia. Russian hats are also seen in American cities like Chicago, Illinois during cold winter months, especially in neighborhoods that have a size-able East European immigrant population.

Russian hats are often made from rabbit fur and muskrat fur, though other animal fur, such as beaver fur or coyote fur, are not uncommon for Russian hats, with particularly fine examples being made of mink fur, raccoon fur, or high-quality sheepskin. Artificial fur hats are also manufactured, presently made frequently for sale to tourists. Artificial fur hats were sometimes referred to as "fish fur" since the fur didn't come from any recognizable animal.

The demand for Russian fur hat styles from our valued customers and new customers has prompted us to make it a priority to offer its in all the top furs. This season the Russian fur hat style for men is being shown by highly recognized designers from around the world, they are a hot commodity. Mostly worn with flaps down for warmth, comfort and of course fashion, Russian hats can also be neatly tied up at the top of the crown.

In high demand this season is our coyote Russian hat for men. Coyote fur is natural and soft to the touch. Coyote has a long full fur that looks dazzling and does the job of keeping you warm from the nasty cold.

Have fun wearing our rabbit Russian hat style in five of the best selling colors. Our rabbit is silky soft and ideal to wear when out at football game or waiting for the bus on the ski slopes.

For a very rich classic look you will love our mink Russian hat, very short hair but full fur with a silky soft touch to the hand, available in natural mink or blank mink. We also offer affordable muskrat Russian hats. Muskrat is a soft short full hair fur much like mink but priced much lower. Available in natural muskrat or dyed black muskrat.

For a traditional look, we also offer our Russian hat styles in natural beaver or dyed black beaver. Beaver fur is soft and silky and will wear for a long time. We also offer beautiful natural raccoon fur Russian hats

If your preference is a combination of fur and leather we have what you are looking for. We now offer Russian hat styles in natural beaver, dyed black beaver, or natural raccoon, combined with a suede leather outer shell.

For a great value we are offering our genuine sheepskin combined suede. Our affordable sheepskin is geared toward keeping you very warm on those cold winter days while looking good and being in style.

And finally our mouton sheepskin with a soft leather outer shell is designed to keep you warm and looking great and fashionable at affordable prices.