Far East Straw Hats Corporation

The making of a straw hat is an art that is being done by Marc de Borja, CEO of Far East Straw Hats Corporation. The innovative straw hat design and style is currently available at Tesoro’s at the main store in Malate and its branches at Makati, Manila Hotel and NAIA.

This straw hat is very versatile in design and can be worn on any occasions. The headgear fits both men and women alike.

The material is made of the best selected buntal fiber, hand-woven from the crown to the brim and closed with a back weave. The traditional way of weaving has been adapted by Marc and added the touch of current fashion trends. The style is very European in the form of the classic Fedora and Trilby. The hatband comes in solid colors and tropical designs which are pleated and are limited edition of about 25 pieces each. It is made of quality material and the sweatband is made of satin fabric.

The straw hat has been previewed by local celebrities like Lara Quigaman, Miss International 2005 and talented actress, singer, Jennifer Lee. Both of them like the soft touch and comfort of wearing the straw hat.

The straw hat can be ordered at feshc07@yahoo.com

This article was published in Malaya, a Philippine newspaper publication on January 12, 2008.

                 Explore the products that we offer for straw hat enthusiasts, designs and styles are innovative with the traditional touch of hand weaving techniques. Our straw hats are done with the finest material of buntal fibers and hand woven by the best artisan’s in Baliuag, Bulacan, Philippines, where this trade originated in 1907.

                 On this centennial anniversary, Marc R. de Borja, the fourth generation great grandson of Dolores Maniquis, who pioneered the art of weaving the buntal hat is proud to offer these straw hats as a fashion accessory.

                 Marc grew up in the straw hat making environment under the guidance of his aunt, Ester E. Villones, owner of the former Balibuntal Straw Hat Company. He is experienced in the art of straw hat making and mentored by the Wombourne School of Millinery in the United Kingdom. The styles of these straw hats are in the form of Fedora's and Trilby's. These straw hats are soft and comfortable to wear for any occasion.

We appreciate your interest on this product and look forward to your patronage.

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