Gonzalez Hand Woven Wide Brim Hat Aqua & Charcoal
Gonzalez Hand Woven Wide Brim Hat Aqua & Charcoal
Gary Gonzalez is a Wayuu designer, his family and community handcraft some of the highest quality Wayuu hats in Colombia. Considered a symbol of wisdom, intelligence and creativity they continue to use ancient weaving techniques. The patterns and colours used in each design, tell a story, making each hat one of a kind and as unique as the weaver who has created it
DETAILS:
MATERIAL: PALM LEAVES KNOWN AS “MAWISA” or “ISI” WHICH GROWS NATURALLY WITHIN THE AREA OF THE WAYUU, WHICH SPANS NORTHERN COLUMBIA AND VENEZUELA
DIMENSIONS: LENGTH BRIM 13CM, INSIDE WIDTH AROUND CROWN 58CM, CROWN HEIGHT 13CM
HAND CRAFTED IN NORTHERN COLOMBIA
Gary Gonzalez is a Wayuu designer, his family and community handcraft some of the highest quality Wayuu hats in Colombia. Gary founded Taller Centro Artesanal del Sombrero Wayuú over 20 years ago with the goal of preserving the culture of his people while also generating income for their community. “This is how we contribute to the rescue and preservation of this tradition,” he says
Traditionally worn only by men the Wayuu is considered a symbol of wisdom, intelligence and creativity and he and his fellow artisans continue to use ancient weaving techniques. The patterns and colours used in each design, tell a story, making each hat one of a kind and as unique as the weaver who has created it.
