Italian Patchwork Flat Cap in Classic Bunnet Style Southern Italy

The Bunnet is the Southern Italian flat cap, and the design has been in continuous production since the nineteenth century. It differs from the British flat cap in proportion and construction: slightly rounder in the crown, slightly shorter in the peak, and traditionally made with a patchwork of different fabrics that gives each cap its individual character.

This version is crafted from a wool-polyester blend with a satin lining, maintaining the traditional construction while making the cap accessible for everyday wearing rather than purely occasional use. Each 27 by 25cm cap features the traditional Southern Italian patchwork design in a mix of patterns that references the regional textile tradition the style comes from.

The Italian patchwork flat cap sits in a specific aesthetic territory that neither the British herringbone flat cap nor the American five-panel cap occupies. It is the choice for someone who wants a cap with genuine provenance and a specific cultural context rather than a generic heritage reference.

Novella Hats has sold over 10,000 hats with a Trustpilot Great rating. At $21.99 with free US shipping on qualifying orders, the Italian Bunnet is the specific, provenance-backed piece in the flat cap range.

• Sizes:
  • Small - 56cm
  • Medium -57/58cm
  • Large - 59cm
  • XL- 60cm