Fancy Ramie Range

This range of straw hat bodies is woven in ramie fiber which is indigenous to China. It is similar to the Sisal fiber but slightly coarser and therefore cheaper! All our hat bodies are pre-bleached and suitable for use in this state or they can be readily dyed.
Hat Body
Close-up of weave

Fishnet Ramie

Size: 6x4x6"

Natural only

The Fishnet Ramie is a very open weave hood almost like a the wicker weave found in traditional cane chairs. It will stretch easily over blocks making it very easy to work

Lace Ramie

Size: 6x4x6"

Natural only

The Lace Ramie has a distinctive pattern of perforations and solid patterned bands in symmetrical rows from the crown to the brim.

Knotted Ramie

Size: 6x4x5"
........6x4x6"

Natural only

The Knotted Ramie is a plain weave hoods woven with small raised knots all over the hood giving an interesting textured look. This is much more pronounced when the hood is dyed.

Holey Ramie

Size: 6x4x5"

Natural only

The Holey Ramie is similar to the knotted ramie except instead of knots there are small holes in the weave.

Plain Ramie

Size: 6x4x5"
........6x4x6"
........6x4x7"

Natural only

The Plain Ramie as the name implies is solid 1x1 weave overall. This is a good alternative to the sisal hat body.