Maya Neumann Squash Hats

For over 25 years, Maya Neumann has been making hats.

Her most famous hat is made of Fresh Water Hyacinth, which when processed into a straw is one of the best materials available to the millinery world. The Water Hyacinth “Squash Hat” will retain its shape even when crushed or folded up. All you need is water, in the form of a gentle mist, and the hat will bounce back to its original shape. You can also shape it to change its character entirely, giving the brim a twist, or making the crown suit your latest whim.

Each hat is handmade, and each is unique.