Episode #6 The Hatmaker
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Nathaniel Funmaker is a serious man. He has the kind of honest values that American small businesses are known for, and he knows why we need them now more than ever. Did we mention he makes some of the best hats in the world?
Long lasting high-quality is a tradition that’s worth every ounce of energy. It’s an investment that’s worth holding on to since it produces things with long-term sentimental value. I appreciate what you do, Nate. This is a beautiful site to see.
Take care,
Sharon
I have one of Nate’s hats and it’s awesome! I did struggle with whether or not to buy one but I love cowboy hats and the hats off the rack weren’t quite right. So I decided to buy one that fit me – personally. I went in to see Nate and we came up with an idea and then he came up with the hat. I love it.
I’ve been knowing Nate since he opened his own shop, and have one rabbit hat (for which I traded about 200 feet of rattlesnake skins) and one beaver – I never have liked any hat as much as I like these, and the fit is perfect. A good friend has also purchased a rabbit/beaver blend from Nate, and his first words were “I never had a hat that fits like this!” Nate will make sure you’re happy with your purchase, and he’s a neat guy to get acquainted with.
Great piece and great hats!!! Bravo to Nate et al…Linda
Met these great folks at NFR about 3 -4 years ago and it took me awile to decide to ask him to make a blend hat for me that wasn’t like you would find on a rack and it turned out great! This past December I was walkiing through the trade show at NFR and the gentleman in Nate’s booth looked up and said to me “It looks as good today as the day we made it!” he reconized their work after all that time and it does look as good!
Thanks to these Craftsmen for the great job, and I will continue to recommend them to others every chance I get.
Made in America by an American Native! I am proud to be a customer of Nathaniel’s. His business is of a truly last of its kind. The shop in Mancos is awesome as the tools of his trade are all out on display and the beautiful results of his handiwork is on display on the sales rack.