Raffia straw is made using long palm leaves that are covered with a layer of bast fiber before they unfurl. This protects the leaves from the heat of the sun as they grow – and passes on this quality to the hand-woven or hand-knit raffia fibers used for headwear. The elegant shape is a stunner: Depending on the occasion or wearer’s preference, the hat can be worn as a fedora or as a wide-brimmed hat. At all times, the design radiates an aura of classic elegance.
