Toque

A toque (/toʊk/ or /tɒk/) is a type of hat with a narrow brim or no brim at all.

For the modern headwear known in Canada as a "toque", see Knit cap. For other uses, see Toque (disambiguation) and La Tuque (disambiguation).

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

Toques were popular from the 13th to the 16th century in Europe, especially France. The mode was revived in the 1930s. Now it is primarily known as the traditional headgear for professional cooks, except in Canada where the term toque is used for knit caps.

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