parbuntal straw hats

[hatsRme]

There's really nothing more to say... except congrats, Alan. Another amazing standout within your collection.

And Happy New Year.

 

[alanfgag]

Thanks ... and l'Shanah Tovah back at you.

 

[Chepstow]

Alan, fantastic-Outstanding shape and look!

 

[besdor]

Parabuntal is very hard to get today. We used to have tons of them in stock but in the last few years the supply has dwindled down to nothing.

 

[job]

besdor, I got a Tesi parabuntal 2 years ago from you and I love it. I guess I got it just in time.

 

[besdor]

Its good that you did John. Every year for the past few years the quality of the straw has been getting worse and worse. You can see the weave getting wider and wider every year. Now I was told that there is no more good Parabuntal on the market. I might be able to get a few pieces for next season but that it.

 

[John Galt]

Craigslist purchase, $10.00. Parabuntal of high quality, I think. Branded "Tesoro's Distinctive Hats" of Manilla, and rolled in a bamboo case.

 

[John Galt]

WOW!!!! That is seriously one of the most beautiful straws I have ever seen!! :eusa_clap:eusa_clap

I personally think the finely woven Parabuntal's are seriously underrated. Everyone talks about ultrafino Monticrisitis and while I have seen VERY high quality weaves at Optimo, I personally think the Buntal weave, gloss, and pattern on the top of the crown is more beautiful than a Monticrisiti. Obviously, not everyone shares my opinion on the lounge, but on my bucket list is a fine buntal like this one. Simply gorgeous block, flange, and brim roll!

I have had very nice examples of both, and agree with you completely. A fine Montecristi straw hat is a work of art, but the parabuntal straw seems more flexible & impervious to age & dryness, and even lighter than the best Montecristi straw hat I have had the pleasure to own. The weaving, too, is amazing. It is hard to believe it is not done by machine. Frankly, the good ones are so nice that I wouldn't care if they were.

 

[TheDane]

Craigslist purchase, $10.00. Parabuntal of high quality, I think. Branded "Tesoro's Distinctive Hats" of Manilla, and rolled in a bamboo case.

Wow! That's a steal! Looking forward to see the finished hat

 

[ManofKent]

Great find John

 

[Liddleman]

A lightweight parabuntal or baku straw hat - likely 1950s, there are no marks or labels inside. Weighs 2.3 ounces which is about half sweatband with oilskin moisture barrier. Condition is like new. Underwelt brim, 2 3/8" wide.

That is just a hat to die for, I'd love it.

 

[besdor]

Wow, I've never seen one from Stetson.

 

[Chepstow]

A super nice hat Alan!

 

[alanfgag]

Thank you! I swapped this puggaree for a cream one. It got a lot of wear over the summer.

 

[Chepstow]

Very nice the cream one but the other is my favourite for that hat! The contrast to the hat is much better.

 

[alanfgag]

The old one looks nicer in the photos than in the hand... I kept it to steam and iron on a day with nothing else to do. Might have another one of those in 2034 or thereabouts.

 

[Liddleman]

Very nice the cream one but the other is my favourite for that hat! The contrast to the hat is much better.

Same for me, cream very nice but former band is stunning on the straw

 

[John Galt]

Just won this one on eBay. A Bailey U-Rollit cowboy parabuntal "rope weave." I have no idea of the vintage (but note that it is reeded).

"Faint hat never won fair lady."

 

[Landman]

Neat hat. I used to have a Bailey straw I bought in the late 1970's. It had the same red tip sticker. I can't remember what the sweatband looked like though. That's not much info but maybe it will help you with dating the hat.

 

[John Galt]

Neat hat. I used to have a Bailey straw I bought in the late 1970's. It had the same red tip sticker. I can't remember what the sweatband looked like though. That's not much info but maybe it will help you with dating the hat.

Thanks!


"Faint hat never won fair lady."