Last trip we saw a few people wearing this style hat. We didn't notice anything like this in Negril. Any idea where they are available? Would make a great local made gift to take home for family.
Last trip we saw a few people wearing this style hat. We didn't notice anything like this in Negril. Any idea where they are available? Would make a great local made gift to take home for family.
We still have one of those hats from 07.We got it at Sunset Jamaica Grande in Ochie.I bet theres a boardie here knows where in Negril to get one
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There was a hat making class at Couples Negril where you made the hat with the hat makers help. I haven't been to Couples in a few years so I don't know if it still goes on. I also heard that they wouldn't let you leave the island with it and were making people throw them away.
All the hat makers must have got jobs at the AI,s, thats where I have seen them before, but not in Negril?
Trip #59 most of February
Two times I had mine taken when trying to bring it home. Customs said no. Maybe just my bad luck?
I don't think its bad luck, because I saw a couple on my last trip that had their hat thrown in the trash. The officer said it was not to leave the island.Originally Posted by Hussyband
There is a guy at White Sands making that type hat. Cannot think of his name - maybe someone will remember.
Ziggy next to Firefly makes great ones.
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
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Only place I have seen them is right outside margaritaville in Ochi Rios.
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