Children's millinery is a folk art tradition in China, where babies were given tiger hats and shoes during their first year in the hopes of warding off evil spirits. Each hat is carefully hand-embroidered and is rich with symbols of good luck and longevity. Even in modern China, children wear tiger-headed caps and shoes embroidered with tiger heads to ward off evil spirits and sleep on tiger-shaped pillows to make them robust. This tiger hat from the early 20th century features intricate detailing on the face. More details available upon request.