A chef s hat is also known as a toque. Chefs began wearing these hats to blend in with the monks, by wearing similar shaped hats, as they sought refuge in the monasteries. Chefs were being persecuted for their creativity. The hats have remained a symbol of the profession.
Hand crafted in age-old tradition using techniques that originated in the 1800's
Molten glass is mouth-blown into finely carved molds made exclusively for Old World Christmas
Ornaments are all hand-painted and glittered in a series of labor-intensive steps to achieve the beautiful creations
