Daniele Tanto
I'll Lock Up
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Some friends have visited Peru and in the past, I had some contacts with a cooperative of braided women who had a small online market. I knew that in Catacaos, almost on the border with Ecuador, very similar hats as Montecristi, were produced (euphemism not to dislike the purists) the panama branded Montecriti, now become rare and overpaid, so by chance they would visit the area and have them sent to the store.
They brought home three unfinished hats of average quality, mine was the most impressive
The straw woven is fine and well made, except for a small mistake on the brim, so I thought I could complete it in Europe. It was send to Penumbra Hat in Netherlands
The straw is a little bit soft and the brim needs some finishing not to be without shape
It was a little bit stiffened with a new shape. This the proportions: brim are 9 cm. and crown is 12 cm. with the purple ribbon at 5 cm.
The exact measures of the interior are 20x17 cm. so a 7 14/16 x 6 12/16 inches
Fleur of Penumbra Hat did a fantastic work with excellent choices and craftmanship
The price for this beauty is €190 or $200
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