Straw – a popular material for hats

As early as the 10th century, straw was used not just for animal feed or bedding, but also as a material to create hats. There are four main different types of straw: Raffia, paper straw, Panama straw and hemp. Their individual properties make all these fibres suitable for different types of designs. Among the multitude of straw hats you will find something for every occasion.