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Vintage La Coppola Storta Sicily Italian Flat Cap Handmade Hat
in mint green and pale coral pink colours floral embroidery

La Coppola Storta - An ethical brand Made in Sicily
Traditional style Italian hat, la Coppola, or flat cap
La Coppola Storta repurposes and recycles fabrics and clothes of all kinds to make their caps. Jeans, jackets, pullovers, fabrics or garments which are either not used anymore, or which have a special meaning discount to the wearer, can be sent from all over the world to Sicily, to Piana degli Albanesi, where they are “transformed” into real Sicilian caps.
In this way, the company minimizes it's textile waste and supports a more conscientious consumption in order to protect the environment.

These caps aren't just stylish. The “new” Coppola is made by the expert hands of artisan women who, with dedication and commitment, create products of the highest quality. From the fabric and material choices, to colour combinations, linings and borders, the Coppola Storta is extremely original.

No material or size tag
Snap button to the sinuous brim
Elastic part to the inner band

Circumference Around Inner Band: 56.5 cm stretched to max / min 49.5 cm
Brim width: 4 cm

Condition - Excellent vintage condition, vivid colours, no flaws to note and with plenty of life left to give!

The Sicilian coppola is the emblem of Sicily's culture. It marked the most ancient tradition of island, to become, afterward, an unmissable symbol of men's fashion. The origins of Sicilian coppola date back to the XVIII century. At the time, this hat was worn by the noble English investors who did business in Sicily. The true origin of the coppola is, hence, British. But this fatherhood lasted short, because the shape of the cap and the brim to cover eyes from sun were perfectly suitable for the Sicilian peasants who spent their work day under the hot sun of Sicily.
Very soon, the coppola became the most used cap of Sicilian farmers, a real symbol of the Sicilian people and the expression of a lifestyle, the one of country workers.

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Please bear in mind that all my items are sold in as found, unwashed condition.
There might be some storage dust, dirt or residual vintage smell
so they will need a run through the wash or dry clean before wear.
However garments are left like this for collector purposes.
Please wear them after washing and enjoy.

Take a look at my other vintage worker jackets and pants, Thank you!