{"product_id":"tanaka-hat-shop-straw-hat-alma","title":"Tanaka Hat Shop Alma Boater Hat","description":"\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/image.rakuten.co.jp\/aromage\/cabinet\/tanaka-hat\/aru-4.jpg\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"田中帽子店 カンカン帽\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA popular boater hat made with slightly finer material, for a more mature style.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe boater hat is a staple straw hat for women.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nUnlike classic styles with short brims, the longer brim casts a good shadow over your face, also functioning as sun protection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nIn addition, the wide brim offers a pleasing face-slimming effect for women. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/image.rakuten.co.jp\/aromage\/cabinet\/tanaka-hat\/aru-567.jpg\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"田中帽子店 カンカン帽\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThe double-wrapped, thick ribbon is simply fastened.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe crown uses a porkpie shape with a groove.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nIt is also recommended for those who are tired of regular boater hats or want another type of boater hat!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/image.rakuten.co.jp\/aromage\/cabinet\/tanaka-hat\/aru-1.jpg\" width=\"80%\" alt=\"田中帽子店 カンカン帽\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA traditional craft with functionality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nStraw hats are mainly made from barley stalks.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe material is \"straw braid\" woven into a Sanada-himo (braided cord) shape using seven strands of barley.\u003cbr\u003e\nStraw allows air to pass through well, releasing heat that tends to accumulate inside the hat, thus preventing heatstroke.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nIn Japan's humid summers, you can truly appreciate the benefits of traditional straw hats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nOf course, they also make a delightful gift.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"Tanaka Hat Shop\" tag on the inside of the hat is a testament to the careful craftsmanship of Japanese artisans.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/image.rakuten.co.jp\/aromage\/cabinet\/tanaka-hat\/aru-3.jpg\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"田中帽子店 カンカン帽\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFounded in 1880 - A long-established company with over 100 years of history\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\"Straw hats\" are a traditional craft of Kasukabe City, Saitama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\nCurrently, there are few factories in Japan that can mass-produce them, and among them, Tanaka Hat Shop is a long-established company boasting over 100 years of history and tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nStraw hats are made using a unique sewing method where seven strands of straw are woven into one, and each one is sewn circularly by hand, layered by artisans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\"Straw,\" a natural material, is breathable and perfect for sun protection, making it an essential hat for summer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nTanaka Hat Shop continues to carefully make popular straw hats for men and women of all ages, one by one, using traditional methods.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/image.rakuten.co.jp\/aromage\/cabinet\/tanaka-hat\/aru-2.jpg\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"田中帽子店 カンカン帽\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/image.rakuten.co.jp\/aromage\/cabinet\/tanaka-hat\/tanakabosi-name.jpg\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"帽子ネーム\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/image.rakuten.co.jp\/aromage\/cabinet\/tanaka-hat\/ta-casa-size.jpg\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"帽子サイズ調整\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/image.rakuten.co.jp\/aromage\/cabinet\/tanaka-hat\/ta-casa-mente.jpg\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"帽子お手入れ\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/image.rakuten.co.jp\/aromage\/cabinet\/tanaka-hat\/tanakabosi-kote.jpg\" width=\"70%\" alt=\"帽子ができるまで\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/image.rakuten.co.jp\/aromage\/cabinet\/tanaka-hat\/tanakabosi-seizo.jpg\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"帽子縫製\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSewing: A test of the craftsman's intuition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nStraw braid, softened by soaking in water, is sewn using a hat-making machine.\u003cbr\u003e\nSewing begins from the \"crown,\" the top of the hat called \"uzu\" (vortex), and proceeds in overlapping circles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThe process is carefully advanced, occasionally checking the size with a wooden hat block.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe finer the material, the more difficult the sewing becomes, and only a skilled craftsman can create a beautiful shape.\u003cbr\u003e\nHats sewn with highly skilled techniques are not only aesthetically pleasing but also exceptionally comfortable to wear.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/image.rakuten.co.jp\/aromage\/cabinet\/tanaka-hat\/tanakabosi-hosi.jpg\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"帽子寒干し\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Kanboshi\" - A local winter tradition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nStraw hats are sewn from autumn to winter in preparation for the following spring.\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter softening the material by soaking it in water, the sewn straw hats are sun-dried.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis process often takes place during the cold, dry winter months, hence it is called \"kanboshi\" (cold drying). The sight of straw hats laid out across the ground has become a \"seasonal tradition\" in Kasukabe City.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/image.rakuten.co.jp\/aromage\/cabinet\/tanaka-hat\/tanakabosi-kataire.jpg\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"帽子型入れ\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlocking: Giving personality to hats\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nUsing a dedicated blocking machine with attached molds, the hats are pressed with water pressure to form their shape.\u003cbr\u003e\nDepending on the design, the crown and brim may be shaped separately using different wooden molds, steamed by hand one by one.\u003cbr\u003e\nHaving numerous molds allows for the creation of various hat designs by combining them in different ways.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/image.rakuten.co.jp\/aromage\/cabinet\/tanaka-hat\/tanakabosi-sosyoku.jpg\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"帽子装飾\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nAfter blocking, decorations such as sweatbands and ribbons are added.\u003cbr\u003e\nAll processes are done by hand, and the ribbons, which serve as accents, are carefully sewn on one by one by skilled artisans.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/image.rakuten.co.jp\/aromage\/cabinet\/tanaka-hat\/tanakabosi-siage.jpg\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"帽子仕上げ\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinishing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nFor the finishing touch, fine straw burrs are removed.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen straw braid is woven, the surface skin of the straw may peel off or buds may protrude.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nIf worn as is, it would feel prickly and uncomfortable.\u003cbr\u003e\nFor the sake of the wearer, these are carefully cut one by one by rubbing the hat with the palm of the hand.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is the thoughtfulness of the craftsmen, considering the comfort of the wearer.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"4\" cellspacing=\"1\" border=\"0\" bgcolor=\"silver\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" bgcolor=\"#ededed\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" bgcolor=\"white\"\u003e\n\nThe boater hat is a staple straw hat for women.\u003cbr\u003e\nUnlike classic styles with short brims, the longer brim casts a good shadow over your face, also functioning as sun protection.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn addition, the wide brim offers a pleasing face-slimming effect for women. \u003cbr\u003e\nThe double-wrapped, thick ribbon is simply fastened.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe crown uses a porkpie shape with a groove.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is also recommended for those who are tired of regular boater hats or want another type of boater hat!\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd width=\"20%\" bgcolor=\"#ededed\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd width=\"80%\" bgcolor=\"white\"\u003e\n\nHead circumference \/ 57.5cm *Adjustable with hook-and-loop tape (up to approx. -1.5cm)\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight \/ approx. 9.5cm\u003cbr\u003eBrim length \/ approx. 8.5cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#ededed\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"white\"\u003e\n\n〈Main body〉Natural plant material (straw)\u003cbr\u003e\n〈Sweatband〉Polyester\u003cbr\u003e\n〈Grosgrain Ribbon〉Rayon\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#ededed\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"white\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#ededed\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"white\"\u003e\n\n〇Since it is handmade, there may be slight individual differences, and the sizes are approximate.\u003cbr\u003e\n〇Do not use a hairdryer as it may cause the hat to lose its shape. Straw hats are inherently vulnerable to water. If it gets wet, reshape it and dry it in the shade.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"くらし舎","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42636395315298,"sku":"TA-UK-H074-BK","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/9769\/7378\/files\/aru-500n.jpg?v=1773896227","url":"https:\/\/kurashisha.shop\/en\/products\/tanaka-hat-shop-straw-hat-alma","provider":"くらし舎　","version":"1.0","type":"link"}