Edwardian Embroidered Couture Hat designer-stephen-burrows It is hand dyed cotton

It is hand dyed cotton plush in a brilliant blue - I cannot even imagine the process to get fabric this color in that time

It is sixties supermodel once on

I love the somewhat tough silver hardware that contrasts wonderfully against the luxe cream leather

I love the bit of gold that is woven through the fabric

Edwardian Embroidered Couture Hat designer-stephen-burrows It is hand dyed cottonAmazing arts and crafts Edwardian hat. It is extra special because it appears completely unworn so is the equivalent of having come through a time machine! It is stunning. Hand stitched with a wire rim and lots of detail work. The pattern is stitched on by hand with yarn and silk ribbon. The base is very unusual and I believe it to be a raffia and silk mix! The colors are dreamy and romantic. Underneath the brim is lined in a ribbed silk grosgrain