When I first lucked out with this hat block, I had no idea what shaped hat it would make, but I knew it was good. It has been fun experimenting with different materials and seeing how many different looks it can take on. This particular version has a natural colored sinamay straw on top and a periwinkle silk abaca on the bottom. The straw strap goes under your hair at the back (or ponytail) and "ties" in a bow at the top.