FeltHappiness Hats
~ Adopted ~ Irish Galway Wool Witch Hat with Grey Ecoprinting
~ Adopted ~ Irish Galway Wool Witch Hat with Grey Ecoprinting
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Irish Galway Wool Witch Hat with Grey Ecoprinting
This pointed witch hat was created for the Galway Wool Co-op's annual (2024) exhibition at the Athenry Wool Market.
COLOUR:
• This hat is made from creamy, natural-coloured, Irish-raised Galway wool sheep, eco-printed with locally grown nettles and blackberry leaves.
SHAPE:
• The hat has a pointed tip that curves to one side, a slightly asymmetrical brim, and at the centre front, a 'cupid's bow mouth shape. The underside of the brim has natural hemp fabric Nuno felted in which brings an interesting texture.
Note: This witch hat has millinery wire covered in hand-dyed silk fabric along the brim. The pointed tip of the hat is stiffened with professional millinery stiffener.
SIZE:
• The hat measures 23" / 58.5 cm in height and 15" / 38 cm in width, with the brim being 6" / 15 cm at its widest point.
• It's a medium-weight thickness of felt and weighs 9 oz. / 256 gm.
• Size VARIABLE: Currently, the hat fits a small to large head size - 21.75" / 53 cm to 23.5" / 60 cm. If you have a smaller head, the hat will sit further down on your head; conversely, if you have a larger sized head, then the hat will sit higher up.
If you do not know your head size, go here to learn how to measure.
This hat does not have a grosgrain ribbon on the inside. I will hand-sew one in if requested.
This hat is ready to ship.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Materials
Materials
Galway Wool, Millinery Wire, Millinery Stiffener, Hemp Fabric, Silk Fabric, Thread
Size
Size
VARIABLE
Care
Care
Of course, you can wear your hat in the rain. After all, felt is made with soap and water, yet naturally resists water. However, if your hat gets drenched, please air dry it by sitting over a wine bottle, so that the brim can retain its shape.
What is Felt?
What is Felt?
Each FeltHappiness Hat is entirely handmade and created from soft Merino wool fibers using the technique of wet felting. It's an ancient and simple craft that takes patience and lots of kneading to shrink the fibers into a strong, flexible, and warm felt. To learn more, see HERE.
In addition to insulating, wool naturally resists water. Hence, your felted hat will keep you warm in chilly weather and dry in light rain. Plus, wool resists mildew, dirt, and fire!
It's magical stuff!
Measuring Your Head
Measuring Your Head
Every head has its own unique size and shape, which can be measured with a flexible tape measure or even a piece of string.
Take the tape measure and encircle your head, just above the top of your ears. Make sure that the tape measure goes over that small bump at the back of your head. Please don't pull it tightly. Leave a little 'ease' so that one finger can fit under the tape. An ear-to-ear measure can be helpful too.
Measure three times: it is surprising how it can vary!
Inches or centimetres are fine.
Sustainability
Sustainability
While Ireland is full of sheep, sadly, the shearings of Irish sheep are less frequently used. Multiple reasons exist: one is because our local wools do not have the softness of Merino wool. Consequently, farmers don't receive much money for the fibre. Shockingly, it is considered a waste product.
Using locally-sourced materials can have a positive impact on both the environment and the local economy. By supporting local farmers and utilising readily available materials, we help to reduce transportation emissions and promote a more sustainable supply chain.
Here at FeltHappiness Hats, I aim to increase the amount of Irish-raised fibre in my creations to be more sustainable AND still create the unique hats that you love!
As of 2023, every hat in my new collections* has a layer of Irish-raised wool.
In the GLO Collection, a natural dark brown, Jacob wool that is sandwiched between layers of black Merino wool. While in the Celtic Stone Crown Collection, shades of grey Jacob wool are used to make the 'stones'. The wool from both of these collections comes from Kerry Woolen Mills.
(*Not including the GLO Beanie and Cowl styles because they require fewer layers of wool.)
