Sissy Bag – Demi Capeline Sun Hat – Assorted
$45.00 $29.00
These delightful Demi Capeline raffia hats are handmade
in Madagascar by women artisans and are part of the Fair Trade ‘Sissy Bag’
range of accessories. They are made from eco-friendly and sustainable raffia
and feature a generous 11cm brim, offering you the perfect balance of sun
protection and style. They are an adult
free size but would suit head sizes 54cm – 56cm, have a crown height of 12cm
and a total diameter of approximately 37cm from brim to brim.
Folded up or down, this hat is a stylish and practical
addition to any outfit whether that be a casual day at the beach or a more
formal event such as the races. Crushable
and packable – the Demi Capeline raffia hat is perfect for travelling and is easy
to pull out of your bag when needed.
Available in three colour choices – Ebony, Grape or Natural
Stripe.
The word “Demi” means half size in French – try the
full size Capeline hat if you are wanting a larger brim!
All Sissy Bag products are handmade in Madagascar. The
Artisans of Madagascar are known as the best weavers in the world, their
unique, colourful and carefully handcrafted bags, baskets, hats and homewares
are of outstanding quality. Each product sold from this range helps the amazing
Madagascan weavers, their families and community.
The materials used in Sissy Bags products are derived
from Raffia, a sustainable resource obtained from palm trees cultivated in
Madagascar. This allows them to support the local community while ensuring
environmental responsibility.
Madagascar, situated off the Southeast Coast of
Africa, is an island nation that is undergoing developmental progress. It
grapples with various obstacles, notably poverty.
Sissy Bags is dedicated to aiding an orphanage called
La Maison d'Arnaud in Diego, Madagascar. They strive to aid the 30 resident
children, who have either been abandoned by their families or cannot reside at
home, with essential resources and education.
The Malagasy people are widely renowned as the world's
most skilled weavers. In order to uplift these talented artisans, Sissy Bags
maintain affordable prices, enabling them and their families to secure
employment opportunities and continue honing their craftsmanship.
Please note - if your hat gets a little squished out
of shape in shipping (or at any time), you can simply place a reasonably thick
hand towel over the area of the hat and press with a warm iron - creases come
straight out!
