Light gray line drawing of sewing-related objects scattered vertically, including scissors, thread, buttons, needles, and a crown.
A beige textured background with the word 'ZANK' in large black letters at the top, 'EST 2023' with a decorative line in the middle, and the phrase 'Itzumacherhandwerk' curved at the bottom.

Craftsmanship that counts.

Handwerk, das zählt.

Hats with character.

Hüte mit Charakter.

Simply well made.

Einfach gut gemacht.

Handmade in California

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der Hofrat der Hofrat der Hofrat
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der Hofrat
from $450.00
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Der Hofrat is a distinguished old-school gentleman’s fedora with a little personality left in it. Fine beaver felt, a pencil-curled brim, full-grain leather, mother-of-pearl, and a wispy French pheasant feather give it the character of a man who dresses well because he enjoys it—not because he has something to prove.


Weight: Dress (115 grams)
Design: Fedora with pencil curl
Accent: Vintage mother-of-pearl keeper, full-grain leather band, and French pheasant feather

der Falkenstein der Falkenstein der Falkenstein
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der Falkenstein
from $600.00
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Bold, rugged, and made to outwork and outlast you, der Falkenstein is a classic Western Gus. Western weight 100x beaver fur felt gives it substance, while the sweeping turkey feather adds a playful flair.

Material: 100x beaver fur felt
Weight: Western (230 grams)
Design: Gus
Accent: Turkey feather

der Alpssee der Alpssee der Alpssee der Alpssee
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der Alpssee
from $400.00
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Der Alpssee brings mountain-lake colors to a Western silhouette. Tan beaver felt, a flat brim with pencil curl, loosely braided leather, brass hardware, and a mandarin duck feather create a hat that feels both rugged and remarkably sophisticated.

Color: Tan
Design: RCA with flat brim and pencil curl
Accent: Loose braided leather band, brass keeper, mandarin duck feather

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