KAMARO'AN "SA'ONG HAT/STRAW"
A wide rice farming hat that provides excellent protection from the sun.
The brim is foldable so you can adjust the amount of sun you get in.
Turn it inside out and it quickly transforms into a small Fakkar bag.
These bags are simple, practical and born from the quiet practice of thoughtful arrangement.
Straw Braid
For the Archetype collection, Camaroan collaborated with an 80-year-old Taiwanese hat factory.
We use traditional hat sewing techniques in making bags. The hat factory boasts its unique technique of infinitely stretchable straw weaving and a wealth of sewing skills.
Additionally, we've developed special stitching methods and coatings to make our bags stronger and more durable.
*A drawstring type inner bag is included.
-KAMARO'AN-
SA'ONG HAT
COL: STRAW
SIZE: FREE: 34cm x 18cm
MATERIAL : NATURAL PLANT FIBER / ITALIAN VEGETABLE VEGETABLE TANNED LEATHER
MADE IN TAIWAN
CARE: When cleaning the leather parts, wipe with a horsehair brush or cotton cloth.
When not in use, protect it with the included dust bag.
《KAMARO'AN》
A tribe is a collective name for people that has become established as a way of describing different ethnic groups.
It begins as a small community and gradually expands into a city, kingdom, empire, and then globalization.
The world is gradually becoming more homogenous: people share the same modern system and strive for universal values.
Fortunately, Taiwan has a strong tradition of preserving its unique values, traditional culture, and craftsmanship.
Only a few indigenous people remain who have carefully maintained and accumulated traditional knowledge.
However, like many rural areas around the world, in areas with long-standing traditions and cultures,
The younger generation has left for the cities, leaving them with no successors.
Local communities and economies are shrinking, losing vitality and creativity.
By looking back at the ordinary objects that have been familiar to generations, we can see the original purity and timelessness that they reflect.
We inspire people to seek the essence.
Based on the strong belief that it is objects, rather than copywriting, interviews or campaigns, that truly reveal the culture and values of a region, KAMARO'AN was launched in 2013 as a project by a team of two industrial designers and one indigenous culture researcher to explore the possibility of embodying traditional crafts and their cultural values in product design.
It has been established as a brand since 2015.
Inspired by Taiwan's indigenous culture, KAMARO'AN pursues delicate craftsmanship with clean designs, working closely with local artisans and resources, creating jobs for young people with indigenous backgrounds, and striving to support and preserve local traditions and working conditions.
The name KAMARO'AN comes from the idea of valuing handmade everyday items that reflect the way of life in harmony with nature of the Amis people, one of Taiwan's indigenous peoples, known as Pangcah, and the company's commitment to flashy yet practical weaving methods.
KAMARO'AN celebrates the uniqueness, timeless beauty and precision that hands can bring to life.