Black and Beige Checkered Straw Pillbox Hat

1960s · 1960s · American

A structured pillbox-style hat with a narrow rolled brim, constructed from tightly woven straw in a distinctive checkerboard pattern alternating between natural beige and black. The crown maintains the characteristic low, cylindrical shape of 1960s millinery, sitting close to the head. A black grosgrain ribbon band encircles the base of the crown where it meets the brim. The weaving technique creates a geometric grid pattern throughout, with the contrasting colors forming small diamond or square motifs. The brim curves slightly upward at the edges, typical of mid-century hat construction that emphasized clean, architectural lines over elaborate decoration.