Looks like they are made with palms, and they are host plants to BUGS, and many are harmful. A huge part of US Customs job is to protect our plants from foreign invaders. I found this clip when I googled it:
http://www.wjla.com/articles/2011/06...nir-61658.html
It's a shame, they look like nice hats but non-native bugs can really wreak havoc on our ecosystem- witness the pythons here in the Everglades...Having a cool souvenier just isn't worth it.
IRIE! *IG
