Saturday, December 20, 2008

Look Great In A Straw Cowboy Hat, At A Bargain

By Ned Dagostino

Strange are the ways of fashion! The protective headgear of the ranch-hand and ranch owner alike more than two centuries ago is still in vogue! Back then its purpose was entirely utilitarian. Today, it's a style and fashion statement! This is the case of the straw cowboy hat.

The cowboy hat is a fashion statement and a fashion accessory in today's fashion-conscious world. Cowboy hats are no longer rough and tough wear, reflecting the tough life of the ranchers and cattle herders. They have become elite symbols of an elite fashion culture. Ladies regularly don fashionably made up cowboy hats with a variety of beautiful designs.

Straw cowboy hats are more popular than any other variety of cowboy hat. They're worn by people on the beach. They're worn by summer tourists. They're worn by weekend gardeners. Everybody's wearing a straw cowboy hat!

Ever wondered why straw is used to make hats? The open weave design of these beauties is great for keeping a cool head out in the sun. Straw is light on the head, and does a good job of protecting your eyes and head from the sun. Yep, your hair does tend to get a little moist in the rain, though!

The straw cowboy hat can be made from many types of straw. The straw used for making the cowboy hat is not very expensive. Toquilla is a popular variety of straw used in the making of cowboy hats.

Actually toquilla straw is made from the bark of a palm tree that is found in Ecuador. Ecuador and Panama are neighbors. So, most people call the toquilla straw cowboy hat a panama hat. Panama hats are so popular with gardeners that you can pick one up in the gardening section of any large store. Their popularity is often attributed to their price, which is very, very low.

Straw cowboy hats are favored over felt or leather cowboy hats for many reasons. The straw cowboy hats are cooler to wear in the blazing summer heat. The straw cowboy hats are much cheaper than the other two. And they do a good job of protecting your head and eyes from the sun. - 16083

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