Handwoven from toquilla straw, the Austin Rancher features a wide brim, pinched crown, and paperclip chain. Handwoven from toquilla straw, the Austin Rancher features a wide brim, pinched crown, and paperclip chain. French designer Victoria Sanguinetti draws inspiration from her travels between Los Angeles and Biarritz as she crafts vibrantly colored, intricately embroidered hats from the finest silk, leather and straw. Van Palma's felt hats are made by hand and embroidered in France. Their straw hats are entirely woven by hand in Ecuador from Toquilla straw, a process that takes about 40 hours.