The Glorious Place of Straw Hats in American History

Straw hats became popular among American women way back in mid-1700s. A variation of the Shepherdess hat made from straw was developed and quickly gained wide following in continental America.
Before this, American women usually wore the unfashionable cotton cap or the flimsy bonnet. But the introduction of the flexible brimmed, wide-topped, and rustic [...]

Straw Varieties

There are dozens of straws that can be woven into the sheets used to handcraft craft straw hats, straw totes, handbags, beach mats and more. The type of straw you use often dictates what item is going to be created. Understanding the different straws can help you choose a straw item that will [...]

Straw Beachwear

Straw beachwear is not only meant to keep you cool, but it is also meant to protect you from the damaging UVA and UVB rays emitted by the sun. These rays are not only responsible for drying out your skin causing wrinkles, but too much exposure can also lead to skin cancer.
Before heading to your [...]

Straw Hats

With the increased popularity in straw hats, many people wonder exactly how straw hats are made. Most straws must be hand-woven, so women throughout the world make the hats. Oddly enough, for all the work that they invest, the hats are still incredibly inexpensive to purchase. It proves that some undeveloped countries are willing to [...]