My name is Heather Daveno. I am an American-born, self taught artisan and the sole producer of Lao Hats, inspired by the arts and cultures of medieval Asia and Europe, and the flora and fauna of the Pacific Northwest.

Lao, the Chinese word for "old", is a play on words for the hats I craft from vintage coats, reclaimed textiles and found objects. Lao Hats are individually hand-crafted, limited edition pieces of warm, wearable art that are historically based, yet timeless…

Lao Hats are functional, decorative, warm and durable. Many of my customers are collectors, saying that “one cannot own too many Lao Hats…”

Lao Hats is a registered woman-owned business in the State of Washington. I am a proud member of the Northwest Art Alliance.

Five percent of your purchase from this website and directly from the hands of the artist benefits Real Change, a non-profit organization creating opportunity and a voice for low-income people while taking action to end homelessness and poverty.