Join Rajiv in Florence, Italy where he found a fantastic hat maker to make a custom straw hat for him!

If you're in Florence, visit Antonio:
Capelli Antonio Gatto
Piazza de' Pitti, 5, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy


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★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★
• 0:00 | Introduction to the Episode
• 0:09 | Arrival at Antonio’s Hat Shop
• 0:34 | Finding a Local Hat Maker in Florence
• 1:04 | Picking Up the Custom Hat
• 1:32 | Introduction to the Hat Design
• 1:58 | Demonstrating the Hat’s Transformation
• 2:45 | Customizing the Hat with a Wooden Block
• 3:00 | Selecting the Grow Grain Color
• 3:12 | Trying on the Custom Hat
• 3:23 | Unique Features of the Hat’s Design
• 4:03 | Demonstrating Special Techniques Used to Shape the Hat
• 4:30 | Antonio Explains the Hat’s Leather Label
• 5:00 | Soft Edges: Differences Between Wooden and Metal Blocks
• 5:15 | Protecting the Hat from Rain
• 5:30 | The Importance of Soft, Natural Material in Hat Crafting
• 6:01 | Comparison to Handmade Shoes
• 6:45 | Passion Behind Handmade Creations
• 7:00 | Exploring Other Hats Made by Antonio
• 7:04 | Introducing Felt and Beaver Hats
• 7:22 | Crafting Hats from Beaver Material
• 8:02 | Shaping and Sculpting the Hat
• 9:04 | Finding Rare, Old Stock Straw Materials
• 9:30 | History and Significance of Straw from the 1970s
• 9:56 | Reviving Vintage Straw into New Hats
• 10:20 | Unique, Locally Made Souvenirs
• 10:47 | Supporting Local Craftsmanship
• 11:05 | The Lasting Relationship with Local Artisans
• 11:26 | Conclusion and Final Thoughts
• 11:59 | Outro

TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO
• Antonio Gat Capelli
• Custom Hat Making
• Handcrafted Hats
• Florence Local Artisans
• Straw Hats
• Wooden Hat Block
• Hat Shaping Techniques
• Grow Grain Binding
• Personalized Hats
• Choosing a Hat Crown
• Handmade Accessories
• Leather Labels in Hats
• Hat Softness and Edging
• Beaver Felt Hats
• Rabbit Felt Hats
• Protecting Hats from Rain
• Hat Craftsmanship
• Vintage Straw Materials
• Italian Craftsmanship
• Traditional HatMaking Tools
• Straw Hat Sculpting
• Unique Souvenirs from Florence
• Supporting Local Artisans
• Artisanal Florence Shops
• Hat Design Customization
• Felt Hat Crafting
• Metal Hat Blocks vs Wooden Hat Blocks
• Passion in Craftsmanship
• Handmade Shoes
• Historic Hat Materials
• Reviving Vintage Materials
• Straw Weaving
• Italian HatMaking Traditions
• Crafting Hats for Warm Weather
• Craftsmanship Relationships

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