This hat is made of hessian and was purchased from a trader at Chatsworth Country Fair whose key feature was everything hessian.
This is one of those hats that although outwardly rough-looking is actually a quality well-made product and a comfortable hat to wear.
The hat is properly lined with a fabric that is more comfortable against the skin.
The edge of the hat has been frayed, although the fraying as been stitched, secured and tidied so it will remain stable and secure.
The hat brim has a wire running around it which you can use to shape it, such as turning up the brim cowboy hat style like in the photo below.
I can see this hat being worn as a comfortable casual summer hat or used to theme a yokel costume.
Good cooling summer wear, although not waterproof at all.
