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A fine looking Mallory.
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My night stand. LOL
Randall Renshaw
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Thanks, Joe!
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Dobbs Game Bird
Forciori
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I hold a particular fondness for Panama hats. In my modest collection, I keep various designs differing in shape and brim width, all well suited to the tropical climate of my region. My felt hats, on the other hand, I reserve for milder weather or, on occasion, for evening events — a slight departure from traditional etiquette.
My acquaintance with this craft led me to explore the Ecuadorian tradition, where the art of Panama hat weaving first took root. For quite some time, I sought an ultrafine specimen (WPI 32–42), prized for its rarity and value. Through conversations with artisans, however, I discovered that Colombia likewise preserves this practice, maintaining both the technique and the Ecuadorian materials, owing to a fascinating cultural exchange in the border regions.
Within Colombia, two principal centres stand out: the archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina, and the Palmira area in Valle del Cauca. Though initially sceptical, I was pleasantly surprised upon acquiring my first Colombian hat — an extrafine piece (WPI 18–26) — comparable to the finest examples from Ecuador. It is worth noting that the same discerning eye one applies to Ecuadorian hats is equally essential when selecting a Colombian one.
The highlight of my journey was ultimately the acquisition of a splendid ultrafine Colombian hat, which I now wear with great satisfaction in this photograph.
My acquaintance with this craft led me to explore the Ecuadorian tradition, where the art of Panama hat weaving first took root. For quite some time, I sought an ultrafine specimen (WPI 32–42), prized for its rarity and value. Through conversations with artisans, however, I discovered that Colombia likewise preserves this practice, maintaining both the technique and the Ecuadorian materials, owing to a fascinating cultural exchange in the border regions.
Within Colombia, two principal centres stand out: the archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina, and the Palmira area in Valle del Cauca. Though initially sceptical, I was pleasantly surprised upon acquiring my first Colombian hat — an extrafine piece (WPI 18–26) — comparable to the finest examples from Ecuador. It is worth noting that the same discerning eye one applies to Ecuadorian hats is equally essential when selecting a Colombian one.
The highlight of my journey was ultimately the acquisition of a splendid ultrafine Colombian hat, which I now wear with great satisfaction in this photograph.
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RickP
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Rains gone for a couple of days... but its COLD again. Acorn Akubra Stylemaster keeping the head warm this morning. This one came to me pretty crushed up and I worked it into a swoop brim ( my other Acorn Stylemaster is still the original snap brim
Very nice, Joe. LOVE the Game Bird lining.
Everything about that photograph is stunning. Thank you for sharing both the hat, and the information.I hold a particular fondness for Panama hats. In my modest collection, I keep various designs differing in shape and brim width, all well suited to the tropical climate of my region. My felt hats, on the other hand, I reserve for milder weather or, on occasion, for evening events — a slight departure from traditional etiquette.
My acquaintance with this craft led me to explore the Ecuadorian tradition, where the art of Panama hat weaving first took root. For quite some time, I sought an ultrafine specimen (WPI 32–42), prized for its rarity and value. Through conversations with artisans, however, I discovered that Colombia likewise preserves this practice, maintaining both the technique and the Ecuadorian materials, owing to a fascinating cultural exchange in the border regions.
Within Colombia, two principal centres stand out: the archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina, and the Palmira area in Valle del Cauca. Though initially sceptical, I was pleasantly surprised upon acquiring my first Colombian hat — an extrafine piece (WPI 18–26) — comparable to the finest examples from Ecuador. It is worth noting that the same discerning eye one applies to Ecuadorian hats is equally essential when selecting a Colombian one.
The highlight of my journey was ultimately the acquisition of a splendid ultrafine Colombian hat, which I now wear with great satisfaction in this photograph.
Whatever its original condition, you've produced an outstanding final result, Rick. Kudos!
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Thanks Mark.
The Lost kansan
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I love the brim look you’ve got on this one!
The Lost Cowboy
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I grabbed the first hat out of a box today for lunch with family. It ended up being my best one: the 7XCB. Perfect for a reunion with loved ones.
Greetings to all from Alabama!
Greetings to all from Alabama!
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This afternoon I'm piddling around the house in this Courtney fedora with controlled brim. The felt is soft and dense yet molds easily by hand.
With a 2-1/2 inch brim with wide brim binding and 1-3/4 inch grosgrain ribbon hatband this hat has that Whippet look to it in my opinion.
With a 2-1/2 inch brim with wide brim binding and 1-3/4 inch grosgrain ribbon hatband this hat has that Whippet look to it in my opinion.
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TimmyV
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Welcome Home !!
RickP
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glad you got back safe!
RickP
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Love a good brown hat with wide binding!
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