Alexandria - Ninakuru

• Toquilla straw, sustainably harvested
• Flat weave, semi-fine
• Natural color, no dyes
• Crown height | 10 cm
• Exterior band | Leather with gold eyelets
• Interior sweatband | Cotton
• Brim length options available
• Interior reinforcement added inside the pinch for longevity and shape-retention

Ninakuru hats are made in heartfelt collaboration with a beloved team of female weavers located in the majestic canopies of the Andean highlands. Attention to detail, meticulous craftsmanship and holistic quality is the foundation of their ethos and reflected in every piece. Lightweight and breathable, our authentic Panama hats are hand woven by talented women weavers using ethically sourced, organic toquilla straw, sustainably grown in the lush jungles along the Ecuadorian coast. Premium grosgrain sweatbands meticulously crafted from high quality cotton and lovingly hand selected for each custom-made piece. A craft handed down over the centuries, vegetable tanning uses tannin from botanicals, providing a natural smell and look that develops a beautiful patina over time, giving it genuine character and appeal. 

How To Measure 

When purchasing a new hat, it is important to be as accurate as possible with your head measurements to ensure your hat is not too small or large.

You will need cloth measuring tape, or a string and a ruler. The goal is to measure where a hat would usually sit on your head.

Make sure your hair is down, not in a ponytail or bun.

STEP ONE

Looking in a mirror, start at the center of your forehead an inch above your eyebrows.  Gently wrap the string or cloth tape around your head, a finger width distance above your ears, to the most prominent point at the back of your head. Not too tight; have a little give to it.  Meet at the starting location in the center of your forehead.

STEP TWO

Mark the joint. If you are using a string, measure the start and end points.

STEP THREE

We recommend measuring three times for accuracy.  Measuring in inches is fine, but if you are able to measure in centimeters, that is preferred.  If your  measurement falls between sizes, take into consideration how tightly or loosely you measured and select a size up or down depending on your desired fit.