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Handmade Felted-Wool Sauna Hat!
Each hat is unique, made with repurposed Pendleton Wool remnants and hand-stitched with reclaimed embroidery thread. Give a gift to yourself or a favorite sauna-lover in your life.
These Sauna, or Banya, hats help you make a statement while enhancing your sauna experience. Hats are 100% wool and can be worn dry or wet and the antimicrobial properties of wool help keep it odor free.
Hat-size is universal and slightly big to allow it to be pulled down over the eyes, nose and ears. Each hat has a loop at the top to hang it while you indulge in a cold plunge or bucket dump.
Wait, Saunas are hot- why should I wear a wool hat?!
Protect Your Head from Overheating- Your head heats up faster than the rest of your body in a sauna, and that can make the whole experience feel way more intense (or even unbearable). A sauna hat insulates your head, helping to regulate your body temperature so you don’t overheat too quickly. By keeping your head cool, your whole body feels more balanced — which means you can stay in the sauna longer and enjoy the benefits more fully without feeling dizzy or too hot.
Keep Your Hair Healthy- High heat can dry out and damage your hair. Sauna hats (especially wool or felt ones) provide a layer of protection, preventing it from getting brittle or fried.
Protect Sensitive Ears, Eyes, and Nose- By pulling the hat down over the face, you can shield sensitive skin,, allowing you to enjoy the sauna longer
Tradition & Style- In Scandinavian and Eastern European sauna culture, wearing a sauna hat is traditional. Make your own statement with a hat that is uniquely yours
Cascadia Stitch & Stone
Portland, OR
Welcome and thank you for visiting!
Meet the Maker
About me: My name is Sam and I'm glad to share my projects with you! Though not technically a native, I've lived in Portland Oregon for almost 20 years and can't imagine any other place I'd rather be. The natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest is absolutely magical from the coast to the mountains to the desert. Every place from the smallest towns to the big cities are quirky and interesting. All of these things inspire the designs and colors I use in my creations. It may seem an unusual combination, needlepoint and jewelry, but it's what I love to make!
Needlepoint: My mother and grandmother taught me needlepoint as a little girl. It's so satisfying, to watch a design come together. It's almost like paint by numbers but more tactile. I have a variety of design projects for various tastes. Some complete kits for small, quick portable projects that end with a useable item to use- bookmarks and fridge magnets (they also work great as presents after you've made them!). I also have a few larger canvases for a longer, more traditional needlepoint project.
Jewelry: I learned to make wire-wrapped jewelry from a friend in nursing school many years ago as a fund raising project for a medical mission. I've collected beads over the years from many places, and I love playing with color, texture and pattern combinations. There are two basic groups of jewelry I make, seed bead-based and semi-precious gemstone and sterling silver. The stones are my favorite with all subtle variation in individual beads of the same mineral, the formation and composition, and the meanings and history attributed to each.
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How it’s Made
The process of making a hat takes several days. I take remnants of wool from the famous Pendleton Wool factory and use hot water and agitation to "boil" the wool. This process causes the fibers to pull in on each other, essentially turning a "woven" material into a "felt". After shaping and stretching the felt, I then cut out panels to create unique combinations. The hats are assembled and hand-stitched using reclaimed embroidery floss from local artists.
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Full refund on receipt if returned (postmarked) within 30 days.
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