The flower print band is so cute and the earthy colors compliment the colors of the crocheted raffia. The classic cloche has a 4 1/2″ high round crown but the brim is a bit wider than normal, 2 3/4″ wide. The wider brim ensures sun protection so wear it while the sun is out and rest assured you can enjoy being outdoors without worry. Elasticized terry sweatband. Available color: Burgundy. Available size: One size fits most, fits up to sie 7 1/8 comfortably.
Durable twisted seagrass straw has been crocheted into a functional and stylish hat. This boater comes with a suede chin cord to secure the hat on your head if windy weather is in the forecast. The seagrass straw tie or cord around the crown helps to adjust the fit. The terrycloth sweatband is comfortable to the forehead and absorbs perspiration. The 3 1/2″ width brim can be left curled up or down for added sun protection. The 3 1/2″ high crown will sit easily upon any head. Available color: Seagrass. Available size: One size fits most, fits up to size 7 1/8 comfortably.
This large brimmed, fine crochet hat by Callanan Resort, is elegantly classic. The brim is finished in a honey combed roll. This genuine Callanan Resort hat is suitable to be worn to a luncheon as well as to your favorite tropical resort. It’s patented head size allows for a variety of head sizes and promises a comfortable and snug fit.
The natural raffia is adorned with an ombreed sunset chiffon bow. The tea stained raffia is adorned with an ombreed rich golden copper chiffon bow.
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It’s cute and it’s inexpensive, what more could you ask for? A basic milan braid straw hat has been trimmed with a Sinamay straw band and 3 flowers. The Kettle style hat has a short brim that measures 3″ wide, with a 2″ up curl. The square crown is 4 1/2″ high. Inner grosgrain ribbon sweatband. Available color: Red Only. Available size: One size fits most, fits up to 7 1/4 comfortably.
Are you headed for an island under the sun? Wear this great raffia straw hat and you’ll be protected from the sun’s harmful rays. The raffia straw crochet body allows for great ventilation. The Suzette Swinger from sur la t
This Cloche is made from lightweight Sinamay straw that is great for the spring breeze and summer heat. The pleated satin hat band wraps around a 5″ high round crown. The roses are made from the same sinamay straw. Available color: Pink/Lilac and Red/Purple. Available size: One size fits most, fits up to 7 1/8 comfortably.
This quality sewn straw hat represents the pedigree of a Callanan millinery hat. Trends may come and go but this classic style will always be en vogue. You never truly own this hat; you are it’s guardian from generation to generation, from grandmother to mother to daughter. Worn with style, passed on with love. The upturn brim can be flipped down in the front for a more mysterious look or flipped down on one side for a more dramatic look. Suitable for all occasions.
Bodies handwoven in Ecuador, finished in the USA.
The Panama Gaucho Sunhat is a great outdoors hat, the simple clean hat is great for all faces. The 4 1/2″ high round crown showcases the handwoven straw hat beautifully. The 4 1/2″ wide brim is great for sun protection while you’re out gardening or walking. The rugged leather chinstrap is used to secure the hat onto your head. Coolmax sweatband helps to wick away moisture and keep you comfortable in hot weather. Available colors: Sage Green, Dk Natural (Tan), Peach and Natural.
This is one of the most elegant Panama straw hats that we carry. The georgette scarf wraps around the crown and cascades down the back of the hat through a 1 1/2″ diameter brass grommet. The grade 2 Panama has been bleached or dyed and then paired up with a complimentary scarf. The 3 3/4″ high telescope crown has a 3″ wide brim with a 1/2″ up-curl. Cotton twill inner sweatband. Available colors: Bleach with Black Scarf and Bleach with Ivory Scarf. Available color: Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large.
In stock March 2007.
Similar to the Stitch Fedora, this hat has a nice wide brim for the extra protection from the sun. The 4 1/2 high pinch front crown has a 4 1/4″ wide brim. Zig zag stitching in black contrast against the natural raffia straw. Black grosgrain ribbon hat band. Available color: Natural/Black. Available size: One size fits most.
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The St. Bart’s Swinger from Betmar is a great weekend getaway hat. The bao straw is lightweight and breathable, perfect for hot weather events. The 3 3/4″ high square crown has a 4″ wide downbrim. The simple tonal ‘ribbon’ trim is made from loosely woven sinamay straw creating a tulle look. Tonal grosgrain ribbon sweatband. Available color: Black, Ivory and Orchid. Available size: One size fits most.
Betmar’s Starlight Lampshade is dramatic due to it’s angular and curved elements. The assymetrical crown is 4 3/4″ at it’s highest point and 3″ on the opposite end. This angled crown is complimented with a dimensional brim, wide on the sides (3 3/4″) and narrow in the front (3 1/4″) and back (3″). Tonal grosgrain ribbon binds the edge of the brim. The floral decoration is actually made of feathers, backed by four loops of sinamay straw. The sinamay straw body is lightweight and breathable. Tonal grosgrain ribbon sweatband. Available colors: Black, Red and Turquoise. Available size: One size fits most, fits up to size 7 1/4 comfortably.
Bodies handwoven in Ecuador, finished in the USA.
The Panama Swinger is a must have basic for any accessories wardrobe, the simple clean hat is great for all faces. The 4 1/2″ high round crown showcases the handwoven straw hat beautifully. The 4 1/2″ wide brim compliments the untrimmed crown, it’s a blank canvas for you to create your own individual hat. Coolmax sweatband helps to wick away moisture and keep you comfortable in hot weather. Available colors: Dark Natural, Red, Cobalt and Black. Available size: One size fits most, fits up to size 7 1 /8 comfortably.
Top quality raffia finely braided by hand into long lengths called tress. The tress are sewn together in extremely close rows and shaped by hand at the same time; this process results in a versatile body that can be shaped into various styles. The Martina Fedora is a result in the growing trend towards to men’s basics for women’s fashion items. The metal Kaminski Raffia Seed insignia is pinned onto the hat, adding that extra touch of elegance. The traditional raffia string surrounds the crown to help adjust the fit when necessary. Inside the crown is a neoprene band for a comfortable fit upon the forehead. Available color: Natural. Available size: One size fits most.
The Provence 12 is constructed from a fine grade raffia from Madagascar. The body is made of a hand-crochet stitch that has no interior knots, therefore providing extreme comfort. The brim is very malleable and can be shaped and adjusted for individual style. It’s the perfect hat for travel because you can roll it, pack it, and travel. The traditional raffia string surrounds the crown to help adjust the fit when necessary. Inside the crown is a neoprene band for a comfortable fit upon the forehead. The metal Kaminski Raffia Seed insignia is pinned onto the hat, adding that extra touch of elegance. Any dimpling from packing can be lightly steamed or will disappear with body heat. Available color: One size fits most, adjust to fit. Available color: Natural.
This square crown down brim hat is made from Toyo, a paper straw that absorbs color extremely well, hence the vibrant hue of red. There is a pattern on dots all over the hat, a single strand of toyo straw has been knotted without disturbing the entire weave of the body. The hat band is made from a single pleat sinamay straw. Sinamay straw has also been used to bind the edge of the brim. The crown is 3 3/4″ high and the brim is 3 1/4″ wide. Available color: Red only. Available size: One size fitsm most, fits up to 7 1/8 comfortably.
The scanned image does not do this beautiful straw hat justice! The fine milan braid straw has classic and clean lines. The boater shape is popular with all face shapes. The wide grosgrain ribbon band accentuates the heighth of the 3″ high rounded square crown. The 3 1/2″ wide brim has a slight curl at the edge. Available size: One size fits most, fits up to size 7 1/8 comfortably. Available color: Red only.
The Crochet Seagrass Roller is one of the most practical hats from the “Scala Gal” line made by Dorfman Pacific. The crocheted seagrass is lightweight and breathable, as well as travel friendly. The round crown is 4″ high and the slightly curled brim is 4″ wide. The shapeable brim has a grosgrain ribbon binding or edge for a finished look. The hat is trimmed with an adjustable seagrass tie, custom fit your own hat. The inner grosgrain sweatband is comfortable to the forehead. This hat is perfect to wear on a hot and sunny day at your local park or when seeing the Mayan Ruins in Tikal, Guatemala. One size fits most. Available color of binding on brim: Black.
While in nothern Vietnam a few years ago arranging for the manufacturing of our pith helmets, we decided one day to visit a remote rural area where straw hats are made. From that one-day experience, we are now importing the Asian Conical Hat, The Hanoi Pith Helmet, The Shanghai Shader, The Kowloon Big Brim, and this hat, the Foxxy C-Shader. These are all traditional straw hats worn by the people of Vietnam primarily for protection from outdoor elements. This hat with its big brim - the diameter is almost 19 inches, its interior nest for a steady fit on the head, and draw string is very suitable sun shade (perfect for gardening for example). Imagine our surprise when this style turned up on the head of Beyance Knowles in the Austin Powers’s movie “Goldmember”! Her character, Foxxy Cleopatra is the utmost in hipness and fashion-forwardness. And here you have Foxxy wearing a traditional Vietnamese hat worn by farmers in the fields. Well, that’s the modern world - you never know where the next fashion statement will be coming from. Color: Natural. Size: One-size-fits-most with a chin cord to help. [If you are inclined to return this hat if the fit is not precisely to your liking, we suggest not buying it in the first place as the round-trip shipping costs may be as much as the price of the hat.]
Bodies hand-crocheted in Ecuador, finished in the USA.
This finely crocheted genuine Panama with a small brim is a perfect travel hat. The elasticized terry-finish sweatband is comfortable against one’s forehead and makes for a great fit. Colors: Natural, Raisin, Sage Green, Blue and Dark Natural. Size: One-size-fits-most.
Due in early March 2007.
The classic swinger style is a favorite amongst sun worshippers and in San Diego, we have plenty of them. That’s why this hat is a favorite in San Diego and we hope all over the world. So c’mon and help us get this hat recognized! The woven raffia straw body has knots all over creating a tonal polka dot pattern. The 4 1/2″ high round crown has a twisted raffia tie hat band, use this to size the down for a perfect fit. The 5″ wide brim provides plenty of shade and protection from skin damaging UVA and UVB rays. Available size: One size fits most, up to size 7 1/4 comfortably.
Solarweave fabric provides excellent sun protection, combined with the tightweave of a Panama and you’re set. Fiesta’s Panama Swinger has a 4 1/2″ high round crown and a 4″ wide brim with a khaki colored solarweave fabric underside. Cotton fabric wraps around the crown and ends in a bustle in the back. Elasticized terry sweatband. Available color: Black, Ivory and Navy Blue. Available size: One size fits most.
In stock March 2007.
Callanan Millinery is the ultimate in understated elegance. To make this stunning hat, the straw is first braided into tresses and then the tresses are painstakingly sewn into the beautiful hat shape. The face flattering brim is upturned and bound in ottoman fabric. The circles allow the tiniest amount of light to fall on the face, creating a mysterious dappled effect on the skin. Nat. straw only with a tailored back bow.
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Bodies handwoven in Ecuador, finished in the USA.
This is a perennial favorite of our customers. The Panama Visor is an easy and non-fuss hat. The 2 3/4″ wide brim provides protection from the sun. The black cotton/lyrca headband is soft and comfortably. No crown means no hat hair. Packs flat, so take it with you anywhere, anytime. Available size: One size fits most, fits up to 7 1/4 comfortably. Available color: Dark Natural.
Town & Country Straw, its fashionable, functional, and feminine. This hat is a classic pinched front style. It includes all of the quality features of the Stockman Straw Hat, with leather braided band, and trim. Available in Natural straw and Brown trim, or Sand Trim. Available sizes are Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, and Extra Extra Large.
Twisted jute and toyo make for a durable and lasting straw. The 4″ high telescope crown has a 3″ wide brim with a 1/2″ up-curl. The inner elasticized sweatband ensures a comfortable fit. Available color trims: Black and Ivory. Available size: One size fits most.
In stock March 2007.
Does this hat remind you at all of Tiffany lamp? This hat will provide you and your neighbor shade from dawn to dusk. The twisted toyo body has been weaved into an open pattern, so the hat is well ventilated and light. The 5″ high round crown has a massive 7″ curled brim. Manipulate this brim to announce to everyone that the “Diva” has arrived. Grosgrain ribbon trims the edge of the brim for support. A hat tie around the crown helps to adjust the size for a comfortable fit. Available color: Solid Red, Black/White and Tan/White. Available size: One size fits most.
Casual and comfortable straw made from twisted toyo that has been crocheted in an open weave pattern. The open weave allows for a breathable and lightweight hat. The self tie is made from the same color twisted toyo, this can be used to size the hat. The curled up brim is finished in a tonal grosgrain ribbon binding, the same ribbon is used internally as the sweatband. Wear this with your favorite sun-dress or worn-in blue jeans, you can’t lose. One size fits most, adjustable tie. Available colors: Black, Navy, Orange, Purple, Ivory, Sage, Hot Pink and Red.
Scala’s Rainbow Roller has all the colors of the ubiquitous arch. The colorful tones have a warmth that will flatter all skin tones. The round crown is 3 1/2″ high and has a self tie trim. The 3 1/2″ wide brim has a 1″ upcurl, turn the brim down for even more sun protection. The poly braid body is durable and packable. Available color: Multi only. Available size: One size fits most.
The Boater shape is classic, one of the most complimentary styles for all faces. This twisted raffia version has been crocheted and so is well ventilated. The hat is great for travel, roll it up and it throw it into your tote bag. The 3″ high crown will snug the head, while the 4″ wide brim will keep the sun off your face. The raffia tie can be used to size the hat down or to keep the hat rolled when packed. The inner terrycloth sweatband is comfortable against the forehead. The Scala logo pin is located to the right side of the crown, it keeps the tie attached to the hat. Available color: Fuschia and Turquoise. Available size: One size fits most.
The crocheted pattern of the crown is different from any other that we carry. The flower crochet pattern creates a breathable crown, and the crocheted brim allows for a bit of the suns rays to dance on your face. Crocheted Toyo is lightweight and retains its shape. The 3 3/4″ high square crown has a crocheted toyo string that can be used to size the hat down for a better fit. The 3 1/2″ wide brim can be flipped up or down. Inner elasticized sweatband is comfortable and ensures a comfortable fit. Available color: Red Only. Available size: One size fits most.
John Callanan never stops thinking about hats and this simple, yet elegant hat is his newest design. This genuine Callanan Resort hat is suitable to be worn to a luncheon as well as to your favorite tropical resort. It’s patented head size allows for a variety of head sizes and promises a comfortable and snug fit. Available in Tea only.
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This is one of the most elegant Panama straw hats that we carry. The georgette scarf wraps around the crown and cascades down the back of the hat through a 1 1/2″ diameter brass grommet. The grade 2 Panama has been bleached or dyed and then paired up with a complimentary scarf. The 3 3/4″ high telescope crown has a 3″ wide brim with a 1/2″ up-curl. Cotton twill inner sweatband. Available colors: Tan with Leopard Scarf. Available size: Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large.
In stock March 2007.
The PB Swinger from Scala is made from braided paper, a versatile and durable material. The wide 5″ brim provides excellent protection from the sun’s harmful rays. The 4 1/2″ high round crown is untrimmed, so dress it up with your favorite scarf or some flowers. Tonal grosgrain ribbon sweatband. Available colors: Black, Denim, Fuschia, Lavender, Lime, Orange, Pink, Red, Toast, Turquoise and White. Available size: One size fits most.
Kaminski’s Mai is a great wide bill visor, perfect for the sun conscious woman. Finely braided Raffia straw makes up the body of this visor. The signature cotton herringbone ribbon is used to edge the visor. The bill of the visor measures at 4 3/4″ wide! The elasticized sweatband ensures a comfortable fit, but use the ribbon in the back to adjust for a proper fit. The Kaminski raffia seed logo is pinned on the left side of the visor. Available color: Natural/Black trim and Natural/Natural trim. Available size: One size fits most, adjust to fit.
The Planter style is a smaller version of the traditional gambler. The woven raffia body is lightweight and shades you from the sun . The cotton poplin trim ends in a decorative bow centered upon the back. The 4″ high telescope crown has a 3″ wide brim with a 1/2″ up-curl. The inner elasticized sweatband ensures a comfortable fit. Available trim colors: Black, Ivory and Navy.
In stock March 2007.
The Helen Kaminski Cassidy is an updated version of the traditional plantation style straw hat. It is constructed of top quality raffia finely braided by hand into long lengths called tress. The tress are sewn together in extremely close rows and shaped by hand at the same time; this process results in a versatile and strong body. The Kaminski raffia seed logo is pinned on the left side of the 4 1/2″ telescope crown. The 5″ wide brim provides great sun protection. A tonal braided leather chinstrap intertwines within two pairs of brushed nickel grommets on each side of the crown. Champagne colored satin sweatband. Available size: One size fits most. Available color: Natural.
The Boater shape is classic, one of the most complimentary styles for all faces. This twisted raffia version has been crocheted and so is well ventilated. The hat is great for travel, roll it up and it throw it into your tote bag. The 3″ high crown will snug the head, while the 4″ wide brim will keep the sun off your face. The raffia tie can be used to size the hat down or to keep the hat rolled when packed. The inner elasticized terry sweatband is comfortable against the forehead. The Scala logo pin is located to the right side of the crown, it keeps the tie attached to the hat. Available color: Natural only. Available size: One size fits most.
Bodies hand-crocheted in Ecuador, finished in the USA.
This finely crocheted genuine Panama with a small brim is a perfect travel hat. The CoolMax elasticized terry-finish sweatband is comfortable against one’s forehead and makes for a great fit. Available color: Multi. Available size: One size fits most, fits up to size 7 1/4 comfortably.
Narrow woven braids of straw have been sewn together to make this visor. The wide 5″ bill protects the face and ears from the sun. The terrycloth sweatband cushions the visor for fit and helps to absorb any perspiration. A ‘SCALA’ pin is on the upper right hand side. Available size: Adjustable, Velcro adjuster. Available color: Natural and Black.
This is just you basic straw roller, but in a luscious deep strawberry red. The crocheted toyo straw embraces color, this hat is vibrant and airy. The round crown is 4″ high and the 3″ brim curls all the way around. Manipulate the brim to suit your taste. A single strand of the crocheted toyo surround the crown and ends in a bow, use this to size the hat down for a better fit. Grosgrain sweatband. Available color: Red only. Available size: One size fits most, fits up to 7 1/8 comfortably.
This is just like the Mai visor, only smaller. Finely braided Raffia straw makes up the body of this visor. The signature cotton herringbone ribbon is used to edge the visor. The bill of the visor measures 3 1/4″ wide. The elasticized sweatband ensures a comfortable fit, but use the ribbon in the back to adjust for a proper fit. The Kaminski raffia seed logo is pinned on the left side of the visor. The Available size: One size fits most, adjust to fit. Available color: Natural Raffia/Natural Trim.
The Newport is constructed of top quality raffia finely braided by hand into long lengths called tress. The tress are sewn together in extremely close rows and shaped by hand at the same time; this process results in a versatile body whose brim can be turned down for sun protection, or privacy. The raffia string size adjuster is accompanied by a cotton herringbone ribbon accented with the metal Kaminski leaf insignia pin. The neoprene inner band provides ultimate forehead comfort for those long summer days. Available in Natural only. Available sizes: Medium and Large, both can be adjusted to fit.
The toyo body of this cloche is extremely lightweight. The vents throughout the hat help with ventilation on hot summer days. The round crown measures 5″ high, trimmed with a single pleat sinamay straw band. Sinamay straw has also been used to bind the edge of the brim. The assymetrical brim is 3″ wide on each side, one side is downturned the other side upcurled. Available color: Red only. Available size: One size fits most, fits up to 7 1/8 comfortably.
Black linen hatband surround the 3 1/2″ round crown. The wired enforced 3 3/4″ wide brim will retain it’s shape on the hottest of days. Elasticized terry sweatband. Available colors: Natural and Tea. Available size: One size fits most.
The Scala Braided Raffia Boater is a great way to bring in some summer color into your wardrobe. The dyed durable raffia braid has a 4″ high round crown with a braided tie. The 3 1/2″ wide brim with 1″ upcurl can be turned down for even more shade from the sun. Elasticized terry sweatband. Available colors: Black, Fuschia, Natural, Orange,Sage, Tea and Turquoise. Sorry - sold out of red and lilac. Available size: One size fits most.