Our Straw
The Milan straw is made of a natural wheat, grown & harvested almost exclusively in Asia. Grown in small rural towns, this wheat straw has been harvested here; mostly due to climate, foundations, and soil work. Few manufacturers still produce the traditional finely braided & golden hued hats from wheat straw, as opposed to the man-made synthetic fibers.
The wheat is grown & harvested, then split into long strands and braided into fine ropes by hand. From here, these braids of wheat straw are sent to the States to be sewn together by specific 1940s vintage machines. From the fineness of braid, the millimeters sewn, and the beautiful natural colors, we work closely with our supplier to ensure we are getting the best of the bunch. All so we can make the best hat available in these rare materials. We then receive our hat bodies, block and finish them by hand in our store.
Despite the Milans layered braids, the Milan straw hats are durable and lightweight. These intricately woven hats can withstand significant wear and still boast their beautiful golden hues.



Straw offering & pricing
Style offerings
brim widths are offered at 2 5/8" or 3 1/4"
Center Crease approx 4.5" crown height
Teardrop Crease approx 4.125" crown height
Telescope Crease approx 4" crown height
Sun Hat approx 4.25" crown height & 4" brim width
Additions
Additional customization
Name/Initial Sweatband Stamping approx 15 characters per line $35
Vintage Trimming our pre 1960 archive selection of trimming $35
Bound Edges hand-sewn trimming along the brim $75
Hat Box high quality USA made $75
Hat Brush handmade with boar bristle, made in England $75
Pins unique selection of vintage & handmade pins, starting at $15
Beaded Hat Bands southwestern glass beads starting at $125
Leather Hat Bands custom handmade leather bands, starting at $40
Pricing
starting at $395
Center
Telescope
Teardrop
Sun hat
How to Order
We offer over the phone and in-person consultations and fitting appointments.
Call or email orders@wellemahatco.com to get the conversation started!
A non-refundable deposit is required to get your order started. The remaining balance is due upon the hats completion.