Hand-made to the nth degree, each of theStory mfg. Brew Hatis knit and dyed by hand. The chunkycrochet knit is expertly crafted sothat you can look fly whilst keeping the sun at-bay.
NATURAL INDIGO: Not all indigo is the same and Story mfg. uses the best, most authentic version. Story's dyehouses use a natural form which replaces chemicals with fermented dye—a traditional method used for thousands of years.
KADUKA: Foundacross most of India, the Myrobalan plant grows in abundance at in the foothills of the Himalayas. The versatile dye creates a variety of hues from brownish to bright yellow.
KARUVELAM PATTAI: The Babul tree is a fascinating subject in the field of food and medicine, with its extracts being used as 'gum arabic'. Throughout history, the tree has been utilisedfor various purposes, such as the roots, seeds, leaves, and twigs. In fact, the fibrous nature of the twigs has even made them suitable as disposable toothbrushes.
IRON: Traditionally used as a way to darken dyes, Story mfg. use iron to create their olive and black colours when paired with other natural dyes.
→ NOTE: Due to the unique dying process and handmade nature of Story mfg. no two pieces look exactly the same. Variations in colour and pattern are a design feature.
