BIG SUR JAPANESE WAXED PAPER STRAW WHITE Based on t he teardrop strong crown and a huge, huge raw edge brim. The material used is a natural japanese waxed straw, strong and resistant material. Natural cotton gros grain dip dyed in natural indigo matches with the tiny natural stone stitched on the crown. Inside you can have the cotton/viscose gros-grain sweatband in case you are picking the SIZED* solution or the elastic one if you are picking the ONE SIZE FIT ALL* version. The hat is hand made in Florence, Italy with respect and consciousness of quality and making process.