{"product_id":"story-mfg-brew-hat-hugh-s-hand-crochet","title":"Brew Hat - Hugh's Hand Crochet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-made to the nth degree, each of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uptherestore.com\/collections\/story-mfg\"\u003eStory mfg.\u003c\/a\u003e Brew Hat is knit and dyed by hand. The chunky crochet knit is expertly crafted so that you can look fly whilst keeping the sun at-bay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNATURAL INDIGO:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not all indigo is the same and Story mfg. uses the best, most authentic version. Story's dyehouses use a natural form which replaces chemicals with fermented dye—a traditional method used for thousands of years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKADUKA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Found across most of India, the Myrobalan plant grows in abundance at in the foothills of the Himalayas. The versatile dye creates a variety of hues from brownish to bright yellow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALPATTAI:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jackfruit dyeing—a technique almost lost to time—was saved by one of the dyehouses Story mfg. works with after years of researching a rumour. Jackfruit \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003ewaste wood is shred, sun-dried and boiled into a tea for dyeing in a process which takes 4-10 days depending on the tone of colour required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEVILOKODI:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rubia Cordifolia is a flowering plant in the same family as coffee which has been cultivated for dye since antiquity in Asia and the Middle East.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIRON:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally used as a way to darken dyes, Story mfg. use iron to create their olive and black colours when paired with other natural dyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ NOTE: Due to the unique dying process and handmade nature of Story mfg. no two pieces look exactly the same. Variations in colour and pattern are a design feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic cotton yarn\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand crocheted construction\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDyed w\/ Iron, Palpattai, Sevilokodi, Kaduka \u0026amp; Natural Indigo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Story mfg.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42217138323559,"sku":"1004775","price":287.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/6505\/3287\/files\/story-mfg-brew-hat-hughs-hand-crochet-1.jpg?v=1773966305","url":"https:\/\/uptherestore.com\/products\/story-mfg-brew-hat-hugh-s-hand-crochet","provider":"UP THERE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}