Tanaka Hat Shop Men's Boater Hat Marin Homme

Marin/h - Marin Homme - Straw Boater Hat

A straw hat with a classic feel that is popular across generations and is incredibly versatile, suitable for both Japanese and Western attire. Its design is loved by all ages and is a summer wardrobe staple.

This boater hat is also very popular among gentlemen. It has become a trend as it pairs well with traditional Japanese clothing like yukata and festival wear. Marin Homme was designed specifically for gentlemen, differing slightly from the women's boater hat.






The "classic straw boater hat" that evokes the Japanese summer

The boater hat was worn as formal wear for men during the Taisho and Showa eras. By adding a simple black ribbon, we have created an orthodox boater hat that transcends time.

This is a stylish boater hat with a Japanese flair, brought to you by a long-established straw hat maker.




Straw material, excellent breathability, ideal for sun protection

While straw hats cannot be folded, making them somewhat inconvenient to carry, they possess many unique charms that only straw hats can offer.

These include the texture unique to natural materials and their coolness. Straw gleams faintly when exposed to sunlight. This is a distinctive characteristic of straw, as it is not a synthetic material. Its coolness is proven by the fact that many farmers still favor them, as the stems themselves contain countless invisible holes, which are thought to act as air vents after drying.

Furthermore, because it is a slightly stiffer material, the brim does not easily sag even if made long, making it useful for sun protection.








Material: Sanada straw woven from 7 strands of straw

The material is "Sanada straw," woven into a Sanada cord shape. First, each strand of Sanada is hand-woven, then moistened with a spray bottle and sewn. Next, it is shaped, left to dry in the sun, and then decorated. This process of sewing → shaping → decorating is divided among three people, and through this collaboration, one hat is completed.





Established in 1880 - A long-established company with over 100 years of history

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"Straw hats" are a traditional craft of Kasukabe City, Saitama Prefecture. Currently, there are few factories in Japan capable of mass production, and among them, Tanaka Hat Shop is a long-established company boasting over 100 years of history and tradition.

Straw hats are made using a unique sewing method where seven strands of straw are woven into one, and then each hat is meticulously sewn in a circular pattern by artisans.

"Straw," a natural material, is breathable and ideal for sun protection, making it an essential summer hat. At Tanaka Hat Shop, popular straw hats for men and women of all ages are still carefully handcrafted one by one using traditional methods.




Adjustable Adjuster

Equipped with hook-and-loop fasteners inside the sweatband, allowing for size adjustment by pulling the fasteners. The adjustment range reduces the size by approximately 1.5 cm from the indicated size. Even for those who fit without adjustment, it is useful for fine-tuning on windy days.



COLOR



Natural











Sewing: The Artisan's Intuition is Tested

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Straw sanada, softened by soaking in water, is sewn using a hat-making sewing machine. Sewing begins from the "crown," the top part of the hat, and proceeds in overlapping circles.

Periodically, the size is checked with a hat block, and sewing continues carefully. The finer the material, the more difficult the sewing becomes, and only a skilled artisan can create a beautiful shape. Hats sewn with high-level skill are not only aesthetically pleasing but also exceptionally comfortable to wear.




A local seasonal tradition: Cold Drying

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Straw hats are sewn from autumn to winter in preparation for the following spring. Since the material is softened by soaking in water before sewing, the finished straw hats are then sun-dried.

This process often occurs during the cold, dry winter months, hence it's called "cold drying," and the straw hats laid out across the ground have become a "seasonal tradition" in Kasukabe City.




Shaping: Giving the Hat Personality

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Using a specialized shaping machine with metal molds, the hats are pressed and formed with water pressure. Depending on the design, the crown and brim may be shaped separately using different wooden molds and individually steamed by hand. Having a large variety of molds allows for the creation of various hat designs through different combinations.




Decoration

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After shaping, decorations such as sweatbands and ribbons are added. Everything is done by hand, and the ribbons, which serve as accents, are meticulously sewn on one by one by artisans.




Finishing

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Finally, fine straw "splinters" are removed. When straw is woven into straw sanada, the surface peels or sprouts protrude.

If worn as is, it would feel scratchy and detract from comfort. For the wearer's sake, these are cut one by one by rubbing the hat with the palm of the hand. This is the thoughtfulness of the artisan, caring for the wearer.

Product Details
A stylish boater hat with a Japanese flair, brought to you by a long-established straw hat maker. "Marin Homme," designed for gentlemen, is made with fine, high-quality materials to suit men. Perfect for Japanese attire such as yukata and festival wear.
Size	Head circumference: 61cm *Adjustable with hook-and-loop tape (approx. -1.5cm) Height: 9cm Brim length: 4.5cm
Material	〈Main body〉Natural plant fiber (straw) 〈Sweatband〉Polyester 〈Grosgrain Ribbon〉Rayon
Country of Origin	Japan
Remarks	〇As each hat is handmade, there may be slight individual differences, and sizes are approximate. 〇Do not use a hairdryer as it may cause the hat to lose its shape. Straw hats are inherently vulnerable to water. If wet, reshape and dry in the shade.