This beret from France is part of a Basque costume used in their folk dances. The ribbons and bells atop show that the beret probably belonged to a man as women wear the ribbons in their hair.
The Basque peoples have a long and interesting history as well as unique traditions. I've included a few links for your perusal:
https://nabasque.eus/dance/atondu.html
https://www.sfdh.us/encyclopedia/basques_and_their_dances_dealaiza.html
https://festival.si.edu/blog/2016/a-basque-dancer-from-head-to-toe/
This wool red beret measures 10 ½" across. The opening is smaller and not easily measured since it is so misshapen. Please note the imperfections-- the holes, the missing bells, the broken bell, the wear to the wool, the wear and pinholes as well as fraying to the ribbons.
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