Kuma Bolga Sun Hat

What's not to love about optimal sun protection and looking effortlessly chic? Handcrafted from elephant grass in Ghana, this wide brim hat only gets better with each adventure.

• Please reference dimensions below when ordering
  
• Natural color
• Locally sourced elephant grass
• Available in plain, or with leather or beaded leather straps

Measurements

• Brim measurement: 4.75"
• Inner circumference of crown: 21"
• Height of crown: 4.75"
• Full width of hat: 22"

Due to it's handmade nature, some size and color variation may occur

Care: Made to last, the natural fibers in bolga products are incredibly resilient. If your hat is slightly misshapen from storage or travel, simply saturate the woven portion with cool water and mold back into shape. Let dry, avoiding the sun to minimize color fading

Some colors may bleed when wet, avoid placing on light fabrics or surfaces until dry

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Maker: Indego Africa

Behind the Design:

Ghana has a rich cultural tradition of craftmanship known for many celebrated artisan techniques.

The art of bolga weaving originated in the Bolgatanga region of Northern Ghana and has been practiced by Ghanian artisans for centuries. The intricate process is done entirely by hand, from processing elephant grass to weaving the fibers, and can take an artisan anywhere from 3-5 days to complete a single piece.

The artisan sector is the second largest employer in the developing world. Yet the majority of artisans are women who lack access to export markets, business skills, and the financial tools needed to run successful, global enterprises.

We are dedicated to changing that by investing 100% of our profits into education programs for the women who handcraft our products and youth in their communities. Since 2007, we've provided over 1,100 artisans and 250 young people in Rwanda & Ghana with employment opportunities, entrepreneurship training, and consistent access to the global export market.