Buntal Straw Hat

CUSTOM STRAW HAT ORDER

2008-08-21T19:15:00.000-07:00

Far East Straw Hats Corporation is accepting orders for custom made straw hats in the style of Fedora and Trilby. The hat size is from 54cm to 63cm in metric and for U.S. size from 6 3/4 to 7 7/8. Please specify your requirements as to the width of the brim and type of hatband which comes in Solid, Floral and other patterns. Please forward your specifications to : feshc07@yahoo.com and we will do your straw hat accordingly. The duration of blocking (shaping) the straw hats takes two to three weeks and can be shipped within this period of time or earlier. For additional information kindly visit the website: www.feshc.com.

A Feast for Straw Hats !

2008-08-09T16:33:00.000-07:00

You are invited to feast at the new arrival of designed straw hats from Far East Straw Hats Corporation. Please visit : www.feshc.com and browse at the items shown at the On Line Store.
We look forward to your patronage, all items are price at $45 for the duration of the summer.

Additional Summer Discount coming soon!

2008-07-27T10:49:00.000-07:00

The internet sales promotion of Far East Straw Hats Corp. will be priced at $45 during the summer season. To start shopping Click On Line Store on Featured Hats and click Featured Hats on upper left side. Purchaser of this straw hat from foreign countries automatically converts this price to their respective currencies when submitting their payment . The site is secured and reliable as shown on the store policy procedures. To order please go to http://www.feshc.com/ please e-mail inquiries to: feshc07@yahoo.com.

We appreciate your patronage and look forward to your order.

Illustration of the straw hat weave

2008-07-24T14:31:00.000-07:00

The Making of a Buntal Straw Hat

2008-07-24T09:51:00.000-07:00

The weaving of buntal straw hat originated in Baliuag, Bulacan, Philippines in the early 1900's. My great grandmother , Dolores Maniquis was the pioneer weaver of this straw hat type.

The first step to start a weave is to flatten the bunch of fiber on a heavy presser, this is done to enable the fiber to have a flat feature since the fiber comes in round shape and a bit cumbersome to weave with this texture. After this process, the start of the weave is done by the lead-weaver whose work is to put each strand of fiber into a symmetrical shape. After weaving a concentric circle of approximately eight to ten inches in diameter, the woven fiber is put on a conical wood block which is use to shape the crown of the straw hat. Another weaver takes over to do the crown up to the brim. Once this step is finished, the straw hat is given to the back weaver, this person does the closing of the fiber strands which are individually woven to close the brim. The straw hat is further pressed to tighten the weave and give it a shinier finish. The straw hat is put on a wood block and iron to give the final touch of completion.

With this processes done, the straw hat is shaped into a Fedora, Trilby, Optimo and a lot more other styles. The sweatband and headband are attached and the straw hat is ready to be worn by the person who loves the straw hat of this quality and workmanship.

Please visit our website: http://www.feshc.com/ and browse at the straw hat that is 100% hand woven.

Product Review

2008-07-05T16:29:00.000-07:00

The straw hat of Far East Straw Hats Corporation recently received a review from the blog: http://thedelanoobserver.blogspot.com.
It is a very interesting article and shows that my straw hat has the quality worth owning one. My sincere appreciation goes to you Shen.

Ordering on Line

2008-07-01T11:00:00.000-07:00

The web-site : www.feshc.com of Far East Straw Hats Corporation has an On-Line-Store, this is a secured site and the privacy information of the customers are safeguarded by the company as shown on the Store Policy procedures. The straw hats have been individually blocked (shaped) and should you need a size that is not shown on the Hat Size Table, simply write your specifications on feshc07@yahoo.com and we will work on your order. It takes about two to three weeks for us to fill an order.

I look forward to your interest in owning a straw hat made by our company. Thank you for your patronage.

origin of Balistraw

2008-07-01T05:58:00.000-07:00

The name Balistraw came from the phrase Baliuag Straw , the place where this straw hat was originally woven in 1907. For further information you can visit baliuag.net and surf on the articles about this straw hat.

Western Style Fedora

2008-06-30T05:10:00.001-07:00

This is a western style version of the Fedora.

picture of my straw hat

2008-06-30T04:59:00.001-07:00

This is a Fedora style with a tropical design hatband.

MY STRAW HAT

2008-06-28T18:23:00.000-07:00

Summer is here and when you go places like the beach, by the golf fairways, going on tour or just being outdoor, it is good to have a straw hat that can keep you cool and look trendy. There is a website where you can find this item, visit http://www.feshc.com/ and pick the straw hat of your choice.

This straw hat is 100% hand woven from the crown to the brim and unlike the others in the market it is closed with a back weave, meaning no stitches or wire to hold its shape. The innovative straw hat is being introduced in the market by Marc, the great grandson of the pioneer weaver of the buntal hat from Baliuag, Bulacan, Philippines. The style is in the classic Fedora and Trilby with headband in solid colors , tropical floral designs and other patterns that goes well for any occasion. The straw hat is comfortable to wear , light on the head and well ventilated, these features have been taken into consideration when Marc put the finishing touches on each straw hat.

Your interest on this straw hat is very much appreciated, I look forward to your patronage, the website has an on-going grand opening sale for a limited time.