Oak Española | Baja
Warm desert landscapes, wildflowers, artisan markets, weathered adobe walls, golden afternoon light, and woven textiles inspired this design. The Baja celebrates the beauty of earthy color, collected materials, and craftsmanship that tells a story.
Built on an oak vented Española crown, this silhouette offers generous airflow while honoring a style long favored throughout the American Southwest. Its rounded crown and gently sweeping brim create a relaxed profile that feels equally at home beneath the high desert sun or wandering a mountain town.
Layers of thoughtfully sourced materials bring warmth and texture to the design. The first element is a braid of recycled sari silk from India. Originally created for traditional sari garments, these vibrant textiles are cut into ribbon, allowing their extraordinary colors and character to live on in a new form. Strands of khaki, vintage pink, and adobe were combined to create the foundation of the design. A rich leather wrap grounds the palette, while fine mustard yarn woven with subtle metallic threads and carefully selected beads add quiet moments of color, texture, and light. Every layer was chosen to complement the next, creating a piece that feels collected rather than decorated.
Like every hat I create, each piece is made by hand using thoughtfully sourced materials. Because many of the textiles, beads, and natural elements I work with are one of a kind or available only in small quantities, your hat may feature slight variations from the one pictured. These small differences are intentional, they ensure every piece remains unique while staying true to the original design and spirit of the collection.
If you love these embellishments but would prefer a different crown shape or palm color, I'd be happy to adapt the design. Please reach out.
The Details
Material: Guatemalan Standard Palm
Crown: Española 4”
Brim Width: 4"
Embellishments:
Sweatband: foam-padded cotton twill
Handcrafted in Guatemala
About Guatemalan Palm
Every palm hat begins in the hands of skilled artisans in Guatemala, where palm weaving has been a cherished tradition for centuries. Passed down through generations, this enduring craft creates lightweight, durable hats designed to withstand long days under the sun. Using locally harvested palm leaves, each hat is woven with remarkable care before making its way to my Colorado studio, where I have the privilege of refining, shaping, and adorning every piece. The result is a hat that honors the legacy of its origins while carrying its own unique story forward.
Species: Sabal mexicana, var. guatemalensis
7-strand braid, about 1/2" wide
Have more surface texture, hand-crafted appearance
Retains shape when wet
Can be reshaped with just water
UPF 50 - Blocks 98% of UV Light
My Guatemalan Palm Leaf hat body supplier has been working directly with Guatemalan hat makers for over 30 years, paying fair prices for superior craftsmanship.
Sizing Tip
The Guatemalan hat has a foam-padded cotton twill sweatband that tends to shrink about 1% with heat and moisture. This is about 1/2 of a hat size (1/16" diameter). If you are buying a Guatemalan hat, we recommend buying a hat that is just a little bit loose to allow for this shrinkage. This usually means buying one size larger than you normally wear.
To Determine Your Hat Size
Measure around your head where you wear your hats in inches (circumference).
Use the chart in the photos to determine your hat size
If I can answer any questions, or be of further assistance, please e-mail me directly.
Warm desert landscapes, wildflowers, artisan markets, weathered adobe walls, golden afternoon light, and woven textiles inspired this design. The Baja celebrates the beauty of earthy color, collected materials, and craftsmanship that tells a story.
Built on an oak vented Española crown, this silhouette offers generous airflow while honoring a style long favored throughout the American Southwest. Its rounded crown and gently sweeping brim create a relaxed profile that feels equally at home beneath the high desert sun or wandering a mountain town.
Layers of thoughtfully sourced materials bring warmth and texture to the design. The first element is a braid of recycled sari silk from India. Originally created for traditional sari garments, these vibrant textiles are cut into ribbon, allowing their extraordinary colors and character to live on in a new form. Strands of khaki, vintage pink, and adobe were combined to create the foundation of the design. A rich leather wrap grounds the palette, while fine mustard yarn woven with subtle metallic threads and carefully selected beads add quiet moments of color, texture, and light. Every layer was chosen to complement the next, creating a piece that feels collected rather than decorated.
Like every hat I create, each piece is made by hand using thoughtfully sourced materials. Because many of the textiles, beads, and natural elements I work with are one of a kind or available only in small quantities, your hat may feature slight variations from the one pictured. These small differences are intentional, they ensure every piece remains unique while staying true to the original design and spirit of the collection.
If you love these embellishments but would prefer a different crown shape or palm color, I'd be happy to adapt the design. Please reach out.
The Details
Material: Guatemalan Standard Palm
Crown: Española 4”
Brim Width: 4"
Embellishments:
Sweatband: foam-padded cotton twill
Handcrafted in Guatemala
About Guatemalan Palm
Every palm hat begins in the hands of skilled artisans in Guatemala, where palm weaving has been a cherished tradition for centuries. Passed down through generations, this enduring craft creates lightweight, durable hats designed to withstand long days under the sun. Using locally harvested palm leaves, each hat is woven with remarkable care before making its way to my Colorado studio, where I have the privilege of refining, shaping, and adorning every piece. The result is a hat that honors the legacy of its origins while carrying its own unique story forward.
Species: Sabal mexicana, var. guatemalensis
7-strand braid, about 1/2" wide
Have more surface texture, hand-crafted appearance
Retains shape when wet
Can be reshaped with just water
UPF 50 - Blocks 98% of UV Light
My Guatemalan Palm Leaf hat body supplier has been working directly with Guatemalan hat makers for over 30 years, paying fair prices for superior craftsmanship.
Sizing Tip
The Guatemalan hat has a foam-padded cotton twill sweatband that tends to shrink about 1% with heat and moisture. This is about 1/2 of a hat size (1/16" diameter). If you are buying a Guatemalan hat, we recommend buying a hat that is just a little bit loose to allow for this shrinkage. This usually means buying one size larger than you normally wear.
To Determine Your Hat Size
Measure around your head where you wear your hats in inches (circumference).
Use the chart in the photos to determine your hat size
If I can answer any questions, or be of further assistance, please e-mail me directly.