A hat with a "gamsbart" (literally chamois beard) is part of the traditional bavarian costume. A Gamsbart is made by enclosing the lower end of the tuft of hair in a setting of metal or horn that allows the upper end to spread in a brush-like fashion. The size and diameter of the Gamsbart are important signs of the wearer's pride and manliness. They are very expensive due to the costly manufacture.