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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Lulululu, post: 42137, member: 431&quot;]As both a former milliner and weaver, I think the hole is incidental, though it would certainly aid in keeping the head cool. What caused the hole is bulk - so much fiber was gathered together that it couldn&#039;t be pulled any tighter. If you look at other straw hats, you&#039;ll see they&#039;re woven many different ways, but nearly always have fibers added in - in knitting this is known as&nbsp; a stitch increase. Hope that helps!</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;m more curious&nbsp; about the loose cords on the brim. Were they intended to hold or hang something? Australian swagman&#039;s hats have corks that hang off the edge of the brim to keep flies away. I think Ive seen small items attached to street seller&#039;s hats too. Something like this would make attaching things easy.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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