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Hats Made from Vintage Coats

Recycled Textiles for Winter by ‘Lao Hats'

— December 15, 2008 — Eco
Heather Davenport makes incredibly beautiful, highly functional, one-of-a-kind hats from recycled textiles. Her Lao Hats are a line of winter hats based on medieval Eurasian designs for which Heather has a passion. Not only do her hats keep the wearers warm, they improve the world. Heather donates both hats and money to organizations that benefit the homeless and hungry.

Once you actually see Lao Hats, you want them for yourself and you want to give them to everyone you know. They are works of art. They are eco-friendly. And they support social good.

It doesn’t get better than that!

You can order Lao Hats from the website, but first, you’ll need to measure your head or the head of the hat-wearer-to-be. If you want to gift the hat and can’t devise a clever way to measure the intended recipient’s head without being noticed, e-mail Heather for a gift certificate

Heather is a member of the Northwest Arts Alliance, featured in the video above.
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Fashion - Creating fashionable products using recycled textiles to reduce waste.
2. Socially Responsible Products - Offering products that support social good and give back to communities in need.
3. Artisanal Handmade Products - Crafting unique, handmade hats that are true works of art.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Exploring sustainable fashion that reduces waste and is environmentally responsible.
2. Charity and Social Enterprise - Creating products that not only fulfill a need but also give back to communities in need.
3. Art and Craft - Promoting artisanal handmade products that showcase unique designs and craftsmanship.
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