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20-DEC-2008 wendy

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T is for Toque

From Wikipedia:
A tuque (Canadian French: tuque, sometimes also spelled toque or touque in English - still pronounced /tuk/) is a knitted hat, originally of wool though now often of synthetic fibers, that is designed to provide warmth in winter. All tuques are tapered, they sometimes have ear-flaps, and may be topped with a pom-pom. (This style of tuque is often referred to as a sherpa). Tuques may have a folded brim, or none, and may be worn tightly fitting the skull or loose on top although the latter is considered more standard. The tuque usually is considered Canada's national winter hat, much like the fur hat is in Russia.


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Cindi Smith26-Dec-2008 19:13
Very cool image, Wendy! Well done!
Guest 22-Dec-2008 21:20
Nice portrait and yes a toque is a very important part of life in Canada! :)
Inga Morozoff22-Dec-2008 19:38
All of my touques have pom-poms on them. ;-)
Russ Rose22-Dec-2008 04:11
Great information. and good portrait.
jlm21-Dec-2008 17:36
Good portrait !
Richard Chapman21-Dec-2008 12:18
I never knew mine was called a tuque... Like the way you have processed this
Sheila21-Dec-2008 04:17
Great idea. Terrific portrait.
carol j. phipps21-Dec-2008 00:38
The temperatures have dropped so here that I've been looking for one; apparently gave all mine away at some point.
cits_4_pets21-Dec-2008 00:37
I call mine a ski cap even though I don't ski...nice shot and educational explanation!