Wool Fedora by Sombreros Cusco J & S in Perú

Beautiful dark green wool Fedora hat by Sombreros Cusco J & S. Artisan made. Approximately 23”. In good preloved condition. From the artisan market in Peru: Throughout the century magnificent hats have been produced in the different territories of Peru. Under dissimilar materials and formats in each one identities and functions that become collective forms of life are embodied. It should be said that the hats that are currently produced in Peru are not exclusively indigenous, either because of their origin or because of the individuals who are dedicated to their manufacture. To date, Peruvian hats preserves the elements of its Hispanic heritage, not only in technique, but also in its forms and decorations in which the indigenous heritage undoubtedly also flourishes. The vast majority of hats produced have a common denominator: they have an eminently utilitarian value. However, in many cases the manual skill of the producers has made these objects bear a stamp of originality that characterizes them.