Hat weaving

I guess it’s time for me to write about the woven hats, huh? There’s not a whole lot to say. I loved making them. It was easy and relaxing. A bit stinky, but I’ve never been one t…

Delia Fian on Instagram: "My new whimsy hat, woven with privet bark! ✥ . Yes privet, Ligustrum sinense, that much reviled invasive shrub which marches through disturbed land and healthy forests across the Southeast. I have long wondered about peeling its bark for weaving, and finally seized the chance. Not only does it work, but it’s gorgeous, with red and green tones that grow more vibrant after drying. It is a bit on the brittle side and must be handled with care, but there sure is plenty…

There are many ways of using coconut leaves. And here's some fun and creative ideas with photos of using coconut leaves from serving as food wrapper, to making flowers, amongst other creative things.

The Crafty Beggars’s Instagram profile post: “There are a few spaces left on my rush hat making course at @creativewithnature on 12th & 13th May. If you're free and fancy making a…”

The video explores the story of Cedarman and outlines the step-by-step process of cedar hat weaving. It looks as well at the process of cedar bark pulling and discusses the art and philosophy of cedar hat weaving.

I teach classes in basic pine needle basketry at the Biophilia School of Lost and Found Arts in Elberta, Alabama. For more information e-mail fred.saas@yahoo.com .

Introduction In most modern lauhala hats with a crown, there is a decorative rectangular section in the center of the crown called the piko. The piko may be a simple rectangle as was common in earlier times or a more intricate form as shown below. In addition, earlier forms used primarily the check weave (maka […]