OLD OJIBWA Traditional Handloomed Beaded Hatband/Indian Joe Hat

Description

OLD OJIBWA TRADITIONAL DESIGN HANDLOOMED BEADED HATBAND - Continuous Circle - INDIAN JOE HAT
This is a hand loomed beaded Native American hatband.  The hatband is made in a continuous circle with a base of upholstery thread.  It is made of size 15/0 seed beads and measures 1 1/8" across.  It does NOT have leather/cloth ties to get dirty or come unfastened.  It is also NOT made with a stretchy thread which will wear out over time and lose the integrity of the design by being pulled open.  The band is specifically made to fit this hat.  It slips over the crown of the hat and fits snuggly at the base.
This particular hatband is a very difficult, intricate pattern and takes 3 times longer to make than usual.  It is made with the tiny 15/0 seed beads.  Check all the photos for a look at the pattern.
My hatbands are produced of a mix of traditional and advanced beading methods.  The beads are a reproduction of the type used back in the 1700's to 1800's with slight irregularities.  My beading method incorporates an updated vertical edge which hides the raw edges of the thread and gives the piece a "finished" look.  It also protects the threads from wear.  I use a traditional Ojibwa loom.
The hat shown is an INDIAN JOE brand round dome, flat brim 100% wool hat, which comes in small (21" or 54.5 cm), medium (21 3/4" or 56 cm), large (22 1/2" or 57.5 cm), and extra large (23 1/4" or 59 cm).  Please request the size when placing your order.  There are several sites online that will instruct you in taking measurements.
The crown measures 5 1/2" tall and the brim is 3 1/2" wide.
This style was popular with the Native American tribes and the pioneers in the West during the 1800's and is sometimes referred to as a Tiller hat.
ALL PURCHASES MADE AT THIS TIME WILL BE REQUIRE APPROXIMATELY 14 WEEKS DUE TO THE BACKLOG OF ORDERS.
Please check my store for other hats and hatbands.
I am a member-by-blood of the Cherokee Tribe of Northeast Alabama, a state recognized tribe.