Inspired by design elements from historical cultures, textiles and manuscripts, Lao Hats are historically based, yet timeless ...

Handcrafted in Seattle from vintage coats and other reclaimed textiles, each Lao Hat is a distinctive piece of warm and wearable art! American-born artist, Heather Daveno, is a proud member of the Northwest Crafts Alliance.

Lao is the Chinese word for "old". It is a play on words and a reference to "these old hats" as a mostly recycled/reclaimed handcraft.

Five percent of your purchase from this website and directly from the artist at Seattle area shows benefits Real Change, a non-profit organization working to create solutions for homelessness and poverty in Washington State.