50's Unique Brown Wool Felt Hat with Silk Sash Sides and Rhinestone Bead Detail by Cathay Brand With Hand-Embellished Details (by Yours Truly) avant garde tops 1950’s Monet earrings in off-white

1950’s Monet earrings in off-white & silver

a couple of small light spots

Really fantastic piece

Delicately hand embroidered with bright blue thread

50's Unique Brown Wool Felt Hat with Silk Sash Sides and Rhinestone Bead Detail by Cathay Brand With Hand-Embellished Details (by Yours Truly) avant garde tops 1950’s Monet earrings in off-whiteIf only we could all cover our flaws with rhinestones, buttons, beading and notions This fantastic hat is made of a mocha brown color wool felt, molded into a rounded semi toque or semi beret inspired style. Either side of hat has dramatically long silk knit sashes, for wrapping in whatever fashion, around one's neck. I've added what I call 'creative repairs' to this hat; I've covered most of the discolorations on the main body of the hat with beads,