Toque

Toque
King Philip II of Spain, wearing the Spanish tocado, late 16th century. Painting by Sofonisba Anguissola
TypeNarrow-brimmed or brimless hat
MaterialKnitted yarn, starched cloth, or velvet

A toque (/tk/[1] or /tɒk/) is a type of hat with a narrow brim or no brim at all.[2]

Toques were popular from the 13th to the 16th century in Europe, especially France. They were revived in the 1930s; nowadays, they are primarily known as the traditional headgear for professional cooks, except in Canada, where the term toque is used for knit caps.[2]

  1. ^ "Dictionary.com; Meanings & Definitions of English Words". Retrieved 11 January 2014.
  2. ^ a b Definition of Toque. Retrieved 11 January 2014.