- Size: will fit a 21" to 22" circumference head. Brim is 15.5" across
- Color: natural/blue/yellow/berry/green
- Country of origin: Ghana
This Bolga straw hat is both beautiful and practical. Tightly woven and stiff-brimmed, it makes an excellent sun hat. It has a braided leather adjustable chin strap, will fit a 21" to 22" circumference head and has a 15.5" diameter brim. Handmade in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana in West Africa from elephant grass and goatskin. It is unlined but you can easily glue or sew a sweatband or liner to the inside of the crown. Please check your head size before ordering.
If you order this hat you will receive the exact one pictured. Each one is unique and handmade, and there is only one. See our full selection of Bolga straw hats here.
To shape the hat, wet it and put it over your head, then remove it and allow it to dry. It will conform to the shape of your head and also will stretch as much as .25" if necessary.
About the brand: Swahili Wholesale is a small business based in Eugene, Oregon that imports products from several African countries. It is a member of the Fair Trade Federation. In addition to working directly with artisan groups, it also has cooperative arrangements with development organizations like the Peace Corps, Aid to Artisans and the West African Trade Hub
