[conspire] Ecuador hats

[Deirdre Saoirse Moen]

> On Apr 16, 2022, at 11:48, Rick Moen <rick at linuxmafia.com> wrote:
> 
> Quoting Dire Red (deirdre at deirdre.net):
> 
>> If you want *actual real hats*, I suggest the indie options on Etsy, e.g, this one made in Ecuador:
>> 
>> https://www.etsy.com/listing/772473398/natural-toquilla-with-crimson-ribbon
> 
> It's not a superfino, but I'm thinking that's a very reasonable price
> for a very satisfactory-looking Panama.  What you really cannot tell
> very well from photos is the quality of the blocking work (after
> weaving), and then the finishing work.  There is where you are relying
> on the vendor's reputation, but, OTOH, only $100 ventured in this case.

Yes, the blocking work is one of those things where you can’t tell from photos and it really makes the difference in a hat’s useful life.

Which reminds me of this video of one of the last fez makers in Cairo:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYPXGqtacpw <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYPXGqtacpw>

Deirdre
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