Vintage Cap - Linen Patch
Regular price $56.95Story
A one-of-a-kind Irish classic, this Vintage Cap in Patchwork Linen brings together authentic Irish linen, traditional quilting, 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. This patchwork version gives the traditional style an added sense of character, with every cap featuring its own unique combination of linen pieces.
Crafted from high-quality Irish linen, the patchwork pieces are carefully stitched together using the traditional craft of quilting. Hanna Hats also makes use of irregular linen pieces left over from production, giving new life to fabric that might otherwise go unused.
Lightweight, breathable, and completely individual, this is a cap that combines traditional Irish craftsmanship with a wonderfully distinctive summer style.
Why You'll Love It
No two patchwork caps are exactly alike. Each one has its own combination of colors and patterns, making your cap genuinely individual while retaining the classic shape of Hanna Hats' full-bodied Vintage Cap.
Made from 100% Irish linen, the cap is lightweight and breathable, making it especially comfortable for warmer days. The flat peak and concealed stud fastener give the cap its traditional character while offering practical protection from the sun, wind, and light rain.
Handcrafted in Donegal by Hanna Hats, this is a particularly special Irish gift for someone who appreciates natural fabrics, traditional craftsmanship, and pieces with a story of their own.
Irish Heritage
Linen has a long history in Ireland, with flax cultivation and linen production dating back many centuries. The linen industry became especially important in Ulster, where Irish linen developed a reputation for quality and craftsmanship.
Patchwork and quilting have their own long tradition of making practical use of available fabrics, often bringing together smaller or leftover pieces to create something new. Hanna Hats carries that tradition forward by using irregular linen pieces from its production process within these distinctive caps.
The Vintage Cap in Patchwork Linen brings these traditions together — Irish linen, the craft of quilting, and the enduring form of the traditional flat cap.
Product Details
• Made in Ireland
• Crafted by Hanna Hats of Donegal
• 100% Irish linen
• Unique patchwork design — each cap varies from the photograph
• Full-bodied Vintage Cap style
• Flat peak with concealed stud fastener
• 100% acetate lining
• Handcrafted in Donegal Town, County Donegal
• Available in Small through XXXL
• 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 third-generation family business based in Donegal Town, where its skilled craftspeople continue a tradition of Irish hatmaking that began in 1924.
Today, Hanna Hats remains dedicated to handcrafted headwear, with each cap cut, stitched, pressed, inspected, and finished in its Donegal workshop. Traditional methods are combined with carefully selected natural fabrics, including Irish linen, creating hats and caps with genuine character and lasting quality.
For its patchwork linen caps, Hanna Hats carefully cuts and stitches individual pieces of high-quality Irish linen using the traditional craft of quilting. The result is a cap that is genuinely unique, with each combination of fabrics creating its own character.
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 textiles, wool, linen, and handcrafted goods.
Donegal's natural landscape has long influenced the materials and craftsmanship of the region. Today, the county remains closely connected to Ireland's living traditions of making things well and making them by hand.
This cap carries a little of that Donegal character — a unique piece of Irish craftsmanship, stitched together in the heart of the county where its story belongs.
