ARTISAN CHALAN HAT panama hat This construction bypasses the traditional

This construction bypasses the traditional metal shank inside the sole

meaning the leather will tan into a rich patina over time

The final color it takes on may range from light to dark tan

back zip and corozo button closure

Handwoven adventure hat with a bell-shaped crown and sloping brim

ARTISAN CHALAN HAT panama hat This construction bypasses the traditionalThis is a classic South American horserider hat traditionally woven by female artisans in Peru. The toquilla palm tree frond is picked, sun dried and then stripped into micro fine strands that are hand woven together to create a tightly woven hood. The hat is then fixed with a natural tree sap. This is an entirely plant based product, no synthetic products or chemicals are used. The crown of this hat has a traditional Chalan or horserider teardrop