FeltHappiness Hats
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Introducing The versatile Green Triskel Fascinator Beret, designed to adapt to your style needs. This hat offers a dual-purpose feature, catering to small and larger heads.
For those with a small-sized head, wear it as a classic beret, exuding timeless elegance and charm. The vibrant green hue adds a pop of colour to any outfit, while the Triskel design symbolizes the interconnectedness of life, nature, and eternity.
If you have a larger-sized head, don't worry! Our millinery elastic provides a simple yet stylish solution. By utilizing the elastic, you can effortlessly transform this hat into a fashionable fascinator, adding a touch of sophistication to your ensemble.
This felted hat offers versatility and style regardless of how you wear it. Embrace the freedom to express your individuality and elevate your look with this unique and adaptable accessory.
COLOUR:
• This felted hat is a deep emerald green with darker undertones from a layer of Irish-raised, natural brown Jacob wool fibre.
SHAPE:
• The hat is beret-like and can be worn at a VERY jaunty angle.
• There is a triskele pattern felted onto the top of the hat.
• Inside the hat are a hand-sewn black-coloured grosgrain ribbon, a FeltHappiness label, and a care tag. In addition, there is a piece of white millinery elastic hand-stitched to help keep the hat on your head!
SIZE:
• The hat measures 3.9" / 10 cm in height, 11.5" / 29 cm in width, and 12" / 50.8 cm in depth.
• It is a medium to heavy-weight hat: 4.9 ounces / 139 grams.
• HEADSIZE - If worn as a beret, it is an EXTRA to SMALL-sized hat and fits a range of 21" / 53.5 cm to 21.75" / 55 cm. However, if you have a larger-sized head, there is millinery elastic to help keep the fascinator hat on your head.
QUESTIONS:
Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions about this felted hat.
This hat was created as part of the Triskele Collection, which premiered at Showcase 2023. There is a similar green one, in a larger size, HERE.
This hat is ready to ship!
Materials
Materials
Size
Size
VARIABLE
Care
Care
Felt is an eco-friendly, fiber that is water and stain resistant. Dust is not a problem - just give it a shake.
This hat can be gently hand-washed in cool water. Rinse. Blot dry on a towel. Place a small towel inside to shape. Always air dry hand felted wearables.
For more information, see this Illustrated Guide.
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.)
