handwoven palm leaf hat made by the Tula
Hat Company, a fair-trade business based
out of Austin, Texas.
Founded in 1990, the company designs its
headwear in Austin, while the hats themselves
are meticulous!y hand-woven from sustainable,
natural coastal palm fibers by traditional family
artisans in a 400-year- old vilage tradition in
Michoacân, Mexico Tula hats are highly regarded
for gardening, boating, or beach trips--because their dense palm construction blocks 100% of UA and UVB
radiation, earning a UPF 50+ sun protection
rating. Additionally, the palm leaf material
makes them naturally water-resistant,
durable, and capable of floating if diropped in
water.
The porkpie features a classic flat top crown with a circular
indention along the edge of the crown,
a narrow, short slight snap brim similar to a fedora & a wide
grosgrain ribbon around the crown.
The porkpie style became very popular mid 20th century &
is the perfect hat from the 40s & 50s.
Very Good Condition