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The Scat . Here in a remarkable vintage buntal straw (with a 992 cuenta), 12 cm classic drop crown & 6 cm upturned brim with raw edge. In this case, this rawness seemed to somehow refresh and balance the rigorous profile of the crown. Still don't know if I am letting this one go. . #analamata #artisan #hatmaker #handmade #bespoke #classic #oldschoolhatmaking #lamatiereheureuse

Kioku . Hand-embroidered beret made in spanish merino wool over a cotton net structure. . - Stunning coat in spanish merino wool padded with wool (yes, wool) that has to be worn to feel how warm yet light it is by the witty and sweet @kavitaparmar #ioweyou #iouproject - Brilliant photography by @travelight . #analamata #artisan #hatmaker #handmade #bespoke #mto #hats #classic #craftsmanship #embroidery #wool #realluxuryishandcrafted

Ukok . Karakul style hat. 14 cm crown & 6'5 cm height roll. Here made in black mohair over a cotton canvas inner structure. Handmade lining in dark navy taffeta silk. . #analamata #artisan #hatmaker #handmade #bespoke #mto #hats #classic #sartorial #style #mohair #silk #oldschoolhatmaking #realluxuryishandcrafted

I just love making fabric covered hats... even more so if I get to make them with a superb wool-silk-linen melange as this one by my dear & phenomenal @kavitaparmar. . I chose to bind the brim (hand sewn, of course, because why not spend more time on it after having blocked the inner structure, the upper side, the lower side, hand sew them minding the tension, wire the edge...) with a stripe of the same fabric instead of ribbon because it seemed to reclaime to much attention that way. I am still deciding whether to leave it without any hatband or make it with fabric as well... . Just for variety's sake I made the lining in silk, a quite luxurious dark caramel double satin. . #analamata #artisan #hatmaker #handmade #bespoke #mtm #hats #classic #style #lamatiereheureuse #oldschoolhatmaking #realluxuryishandcrafted

It all begins taking measurements . Pic by the bright and delightful @desgensenphoto . #analamata #artisan #hatmaker #handmade #bespoke #mto #hats #classic #style #100Xbeaverfelt #oldschoolhatmaking #realluxuryishandcrafted

Countless hours went into carefully weaving a straw body like this one. Countless more just into getting the straw ready to be woven (from harvesting the stems of the palm tree, to combing and selecting the right fibres, boiling and drying them). Working with a straw body as fine as this one is always a delight as much as a humbling experience, bearing in mind those hours, those hands, that soil, that sun and rain, that age old knowledge, transmitted throughout generations... . This one is for a discerning customer who is already getting ready for warmer days. . #analamata #artisan #hatmaker #handmade #bespoke #mtm #handmade #hats #classic #style #straw #vintagestraw #lamatiereheureuse #oldschoolhatmaking #realluxuryishandcrafted

Cleaning, re-blocking and fully renovating this guy for his faithful companion and dear customer. . Depending on the amount of use you give to your hat, it is advisable to clean it and renovate it (change sweatband, lining, ribbon, brim cut/binding) once a year, or every couple of years if you take good care of it (give it a good brushing every now and then...). Needless to say that these tasks should better be taken on by professionals. And precisely by the one who you bought your hat from in case you'd like it to be reblocked the same way over the same block. Of course, you can also give it a try (at your own risk), but better do so under PPS (Proper Professional Supervision) ! . #analamata #hatmaker #artisan #bespoke #mtm #handmade #hats #classic #oldschoolhatmaking #realluxuryishandcrafted

Morning flanging . When the crown of the hat is ready, the hat goes into the flange to shape the brim. The brim is covered with a dampened cloth (I use cotton muslin or organdy, just because I like to see how things are going through it) and ironed to the shape of the flange. Then it is left to dry, under a hot sandbag or the morning sun. . #analamata #hatmaker #artisan #bespoke #mtm #handmade #hats #classic #style #oldschoolhatmaking #realluxuryishandcrafted