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Åkgak (pandanus leaf) handwoven fedora style hat
"The weave on this hat is 1/4". It took approximately 7 hrs to finish this one, splitting the strips and weaving it."
Åkgak (pandanus leaf) handwoven fedora style hat
This is a handwoven fedora styled hat that I wove from åkgak, or pandanus leaves (botanical: Pandanus tectorius) that I grow here on the island of Guam.
Profile Information
- I Love Hats Because?
- They're therapeutic to make
- About Me
- Traditional artisan from the island of Guam, creating many things from natural materials, hats being one of them. I weave hats from coconut leaves, pandanus leaves and various other materials.
- Website
- www.ginen-guahan.com
- Facebook Page link
- https://www.facebook.com/ginen.guahan
- https://instagram.com/ginenguahan/
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Elaine Mergard said…
Welcome to Hat Academy James. We hope you find the community inspiring, millinery is a wonderful creative art and in huge demand currently. Thanks for sharing you pics. We are committed to helping you add to your skills and any questions please message me.
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Enjoy, Elaine.
James Bamba said…
- Thank you for the warm welcome Elaine!
