Straw Boater Hat


$164.00
Size
DESCRIPTION

Our classic boater design in natural, toquilla palm straw. Handwoven by our artisan partners in Ecuador with a stiff, wide-brim and vegetable-tanned leather tie and strap for days spent under the sun. Our wide-brimmed straw hats are made by a group of women artisans in a small mountain town near Cuenca, Ecuador.We partner with a fourth generation family of hat-makers to add the finishing touches.

SIZING

Small: 55cm / 21.75"

Medium: 57cm / 22.5"

Large: 59cm / 23.25"

Extra Large: 61cm / 24"

All of our hats have an adjustable inner band to make a custom fit. For more information, visit our Sizing & Care page or scroll down for more info.

STYLE NOTES

  • 100% Ecuadorian Toquilla Straw
  • Wide Brim ~8.5cm
  • Stiff + Durable
  • Veg-tanned double wrapped leather tie
  • Inner elastic band

MATERIALS + PROCESS

Our hats are handmade and one-of-a-kind. This means that no two are exactly alike and almost all contain irregularities from size to color. Please allow for slight imperfections as this is what adds to the unique character of each hat and band.

A One-of-a-Kind Handcrafted Woven Straw Hat

We partner with a women's weaving co-op in Cuenca, Ecuador to weave each Minga hat by hand one by one.
The straw blank then goes to our our artisan partners to press and shape. Once it’s formed, it’s carefully trimmed, ironed, cleaned and sewn.

Made from Natural Fibers + Materials

We work with raw materials, like wool and paja toquilla straw, to make all of our hats. We also use vegtable-tanned, handcrafted leather accessories that are built to last. We do our best to cut down on waste and consider each step of the process in our work.

We're Here to Help with Hat Sizing

We get it, buying a hat online can be tough! All of our hats come with an elastic band to make for easy sizing + fit.

Click the button below for a how-to video to find your hat size and if you are still left with questions, contact us to we'll be happy to help with sizing + styling.

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 8 reviews.

Customer photo review of Straw Boater Hat

First of all the customer service was wonderful. I needed to make an exchange and they took care of it quickly and got it me so I would have it for my vacation in BVI’s. The hat is gorgeous I love it the quality. I got so many compliments

Straw Boater Hat

The Boater was the shape and style I had been searching for, and it was stunning in real life out of the box. Beautiful craftsmanship and a stiff, strong brim. Unfortunately, I discovered that the crown on this style is not deep enough for my long face and appeared a little too “perchy.” I exchanged for the Ranchera, which gave me a little more coverage and am very happy.

Straw Boater Hat

I love hats but I’m picky. I bought this hat for a trip to the beach and it did NOT disappoint. The strap helps make this so functional for the windy days at the beach. It’s adorable and so stylish. I love it!

Straw Boater Hat

Love this hat! It is chic, well made and fits well.

Straw Boater Hat

The hat was the highlight of my trip to Mexico. Everyone loved it and it stayed in place even when sailing and horseback riding. Perfecto

Straw Boater Hat

Love the colour, the shape and the leather strap, the hat is also a perfect fit for me (size small). The straw fabric is a little thicker, harder and stiffer than I had anticipated, always difficult when buying online to know how the fabric will feel. Delivery to UK was very fast and the hat was very well packed so even though it was opened at customs, there was no damage. Thank you Minga, would definitely recommend.

Straw Boater Hat

Great hat I love this hat. Everything about it. Looks great with a long dress or bathing suit. It’s beautifully made and I love supporting this company and it’s mission. Also great costumer care.

Straw Boater Hat

Hat dreams! I once forgot this hat for a vacation and it significantly impacted the quality of my time. I (try to) bring this with me everywhere— picnic, gardening, market, beach etc. I was surprised by how versatile the style is! The straps are key for breezy days too. I also have a child-sized head and it’s actually quite an annoying woe. The small fits perfectly. I’m pretty hard on things and I’ve had this hat for years now and it’s in great condition. The material is firm yet flexible and I love the thin straps. I also love the width of the brim — bold but not swimming in it which can happen with most hats on me. The love, care, and attention to craftsmanship is clear. Much gratitude to the plants and people weaving their heart and soul into Ming’s products. 🦋🌞💚👏🏼

Straw Boater Hat