The skin of a snake is in demand than ever before because of its unique patterning. Each year the international snakeskin leather market is increasing in leaps and bounds. Many countries are legally importing the leather from other countries, but poaching is also on the rise. The concerns regarding how these snakes are treated in the breeding and slaughterhouses have been spoken of by various NGOs. Nevertheless, goods made out of snake hide are being sold and bought as an item signifying one’s status. Things like ties, belts, shoes, hatbands, handbags, clutches are some of the fashion accessories made out of snake hide that has mesmerized people for a long time. The urge to own one makes them buy these items even though they are quite expensive. Usually, you will see people buying smaller accessories to fulfill the desire of owning a thing made out of genuine snake hide. One such accessory is the hatband.
Cowboy hat: a style statement in itself
Wearing a hat, especially a cowboy hat, has been in vogue since the 1980s. A simple white shirt paired with a pair of denim jeans can look impeccably well when worn with a cowboy hat. These hats have found their way to both men’s and women’s closets. Their popularity has increased as Hollywood celebrities have been seen gracefully sporting them. To imitate their style, people also have included them in their collection. But we do not buy hats to match every outfit. Most of us will possess at the most two to three hats (and one of them definitely would be a cowboy hat). Often, we wear them with many of our attires. Using the same hats time and again can make things look a bore. So, to uplift the appearance, you can add a hat accessory such as the hatband. You would be surprised at the change such a small thing can bring around.
Types of cowboy hatbands available
- Rattlesnake skin hatband
An extraordinary hatband is the snakeskin hatband. Snakeskin is ornately patterned, especially the skin of a rattlesnake. They are head-turners. The skin of five species of snakes is used to make these rattlesnake cowboy hat bands –
- Western diamondback rattlesnakes
- Diamondback rattlesnakes
- Prairie rattlesnakes
- Timber rattlesnakes
- Blacktail rattlesnakes
If you browse through the various web pages selling hat accessories, these unique hatbands are sure to draw your attention. They may have used the snake hide on one or both sides. Rattles are often included with the bands to give it an impressionable look. Now, to take things to a whole new level, sometimes the head of the snake with its jaw open is included with the hatband. More so, you can even choose to have more than one head mounted on the band. Everything depends on your taste and preference. The open-jawed rattlesnake head on a hatband may appear scary to some. Again, many may choose it for its extraordinary character. Everything depends on the perspective of a buyer. These hatbands are versatile and can be paired with other hats too. The skin of snakes like anaconda, whipsnake, python, and cobra are also used to make these accessories.
Other types of cowboy hatbands are –
- Beaded hatbands
These hatbands are mainly handcrafted. They are customizable, and you can choose from various designs and color options.
- Concho hatbands
They are like metal ornaments (often made with real silver) and have an oval or round shape. Concho hatbands are either stamped or handmade. They are also occasionally decorated with stones.
- Feather hatbands
The colorful tail and body feathers of birds like pheasants, guinea fowl, turkeys and some other birds are the most usually used ornamental feathers for hatbands.
- Leather hatbands
A luxury item indeed, leather hatbands, no doubt, are exquisite. But it needs proper care.
- Horsehair hatbands
The hairs of a horse’s mane and tail are long and coarse. It makes it simple to braid them and use the braid as a hatband.
Why buy a rattlesnake skin hatband for your cowboy hat
As we said earlier, buyers have their own preferences while choosing things for purchasing. But possessing a hatband made out of snakeskin is something different. Very few people desire to sport such a hatband as it needs the right attitude to do justice to the look it creates. It would be an enviable possession, and you can pass it on to your next generation if you preserve it well. Using a rattlesnake skin hatband will –
- infuse a new life into your cowboy hat
- make you the center of attention and attraction of any event you walk into wearing the hatband
- act as a distinctive style statement
- make your personality more appealing
Conclusion
After reading the article, we hope that you do not need any more reasons to convince yourself to buy a snakeskin hatband for your cowboy hat.
