Escoffin was a feminine medieval headwear worn in the mid-1200s to 1500s. It was a double horned hat made from a thick roll of material. It was sewn and starched to give it its shape. The material used could be wool, silk, or felt and therefore appropriate for winters.
The horns could be a yard long, and the outer of the headgear could be draped with silk for decoration. This draping even redistributed the weight on the Escoffier. Escoffier could be the headwear itself or could form the base of a larger hat.
The wearer’s hair was neatly tucked or pinned under it. The hat was a symbol of high status and affluence and was worn by royalty.
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