This so-called Goiserer is a traditional ladies hat, made and designed by Karin Krahl-Wichmann, the owner of Kepka & Söhne. The traditional shape is combined with a modern style: red and olive traditional laces on the top of the brim and a traditional feather arrangement in the silver-coloured sleeve are assembled on a black rabbit hair felt hat.

This Karin Krahl-Wichmann piece is a traditional ladies hat. The olive crown is made out of rabbit hair velour which feels like velvet. A black and white animal print brim made of rabbit hair Melousine resembles that of a cheetah. Six black silk cords with a cloverleaf detail on the hat’s side and the traditional feather arrangement in a silver-coloured sleeve give the hat a beautiful finish.

Zora is one of many options that are possible with this Karin Krahl-Wichmann modular hat design making for a convertible hat. Here, the camel-coloured rabbit hair felt crown and mud-coloured rabbit velour felt brim can be exchanged by means of a zip. For the summer, there is the option of zipping on a felt strip instead of the crown making it perfect for sunbathing.

This hat design, part of the uniform of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, has remained unchanged for 200 years. It is currently made by Karin Krahl-Wichmann. The brim is turned up on both sides. The black rabbit hair Soleil felt is extremely stiff, the brim is set in a black wide Moire band and has a white lining inside. A narrow or wide gold braid, depending on rank insignia, a gold button create a luxurious finish.

Bodenhaube bonnets, such as this one made by Karin Krahl-Wichmann, are a traditional Austrian headgear and worn with traditional costumes. The base is made out of felt, and has a black Tafetta silk exterior decorated with golden bouillon embroidery symbolising the tree of life. Bobbin lace and a large mesh with bows at the neck are additional decorative elements and made of black Moire ribbon.