Vintage Flat Cap - Patch - by Hanna Hats of Donegal
Regular price $69.95Story
A true Irish original, this Vintage Flat Cap in Patchwork Tweed brings together traditional Donegal tweed, classic flat-cap style, and the distinctive craftsmanship of Hanna Hats of Donegal.
The Vintage Cap is Hanna Hats' classic full-bodied flat-cap design, featuring a flat peak and concealed stud fastener. Introduced in the 1960s, it became one of the company's best-selling styles and remains a favorite today.
What makes this version especially distinctive is its patchwork construction. Pieces of authentic Irish tweed are carefully stitched together using the traditional craft of quilting, creating a cap with its own unique combination of colors, patterns, and textures. No two caps are exactly alike.
Handcrafted in Donegal from 100% wool, this is a piece of Irish headwear with plenty of character — practical, distinctive, and made to be enjoyed for years to come.
Why You'll Love It
The Vintage Flat Cap has a wonderfully timeless character, while the patchwork tweed gives each cap an individuality all its own. The combination of different Donegal tweeds creates a rich mix of colors and textures that makes this cap unlike any other.
Made from 100% wool, it provides natural warmth and comfort, while the full-bodied shape and flat peak give it the traditional character of a classic Irish flat cap. The concealed stud fastener completes the distinctive Vintage Cap design.
Because each patchwork cap is individually assembled, the exact arrangement of tweeds will vary. Your cap will be uniquely yours — a small piece of Irish craftsmanship with its own character.
Handcrafted in Donegal by Hanna Hats, it makes a wonderful Irish gift for anyone who appreciates traditional craftsmanship and something a little different.
Irish Heritage
The flat cap has long been part of everyday life in Ireland, worn by farmers, workers, travelers, and townspeople alike. Simple, practical, and well suited to Ireland's changeable weather, the style became an enduring part of Irish dress.
Patchwork and quilting have their own long history of making something useful and beautiful from pieces of fabric. Traditionally, remnants and salvageable sections of cloth could be joined together to create new textiles rather than letting them go to waste.
Hanna Hats brings that spirit to Donegal tweed, carefully combining pieces of authentic Irish wool tweeds into distinctive patchwork caps. Each one becomes a little different from the next, while carrying forward the character of traditional Irish textiles.
Product Details
• Made in Ireland
• Crafted by Hanna Hats of Donegal
• 100% wool tweed
• Traditional patchwork tweed construction
• Each cap is unique
• Full-bodied Vintage Cap style
• Flat peak
• Concealed stud fastener on peak
• 100% acetate lining
• Peak made from recycled plastic
• Handcrafted in Donegal Town, County Donegal
• Available in Small through XXL
• Gentle dry clean recommended
• Suitable for all genders
The Carrick Mór Touch
At Carrick Mór, we believe every Irish gift carries a story. From the hands of talented makers to the places and traditions that inspire them, each piece celebrates the craftsmanship and enduring heritage of Ireland.
Made By
Hanna Hats of Donegal is a family business based in Donegal Town, where skilled craftspeople continue a tradition of Irish hatmaking that began in 1924.
Today, Hanna Hats remains dedicated to handcrafted headwear, with each cap cut and stitched by hand in its Donegal workshop. Traditional methods are combined with carefully selected natural fabrics to create hats and caps with genuine character and lasting quality.
The Vintage Cap was introduced in the 1960s and became one of Hanna Hats' signature styles. Its patchwork version adds another layer of Irish craftsmanship, bringing together individual pieces of authentic tweed to create a cap that is truly one of a kind.
Discover the story of Hanna Hats of Donegal →
From County Donegal
County Donegal occupies Ireland's rugged northwest, where mountains, Atlantic coastline, islands, and windswept countryside have shaped a distinctive tradition of wool, tweed, and handcrafted goods.
Donegal Tweed reflects that landscape in its natural colors, rich textures, and subtle variations. The tradition remains closely connected to the people and places of the county, where skilled makers continue to work with natural fabrics and time-honored techniques.
This patchwork cap brings together many of those colors and textures in a single piece — a distinctive example of Irish craftsmanship made in the heart of County Donegal.
