A pompom is a round, fluffy decorative detail of gathered and trimmed threads (yarn, fur or textile) resembling a soft ball. Pompoms add playfulness, softness and a cosy, slightly childlike or folk charm to a piece. The best-known use is the pompom on top of a knitted beanie, and also on scarves, mittens, footwear, bags and children's clothing. Historically pompoms adorned folk dress and headwear in many cultures (recall the red pompom on the French Navy sailor's cap, the bachi). They come small or large, of yarn or fur, matching or contrasting. A pompom always sounds cheerful and cosy. A pompom is a decorative detail in the form of a fluffy ball, in which gathered and trimmed threads add playfulness, softness and a cosy folk charm to a piece, remaining a favourite detail of winter, children's and folk dress.
