THE GARDEN PEOPLE: Gnomes have become a popular culture phenomenon and are a kitschy, fun character you can bring to life. Bring magic and a smile to your party today with these colorful cones! Since time out of mind hats and head coverings have been worn for protection from the elements, fashion, to attract a mate, to accessorize, to show status, for ceremony, to protect the head, to indicate occupation or devotion to a particular religion, to disguise, to stand out, to show loyalty or even to create a stir. Costume hats add that special extra detail and are an inexpensive way to make your outfit shine and stand out from the crowd.