Soul of Mine
Return to Me

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A Medicine Hat begins with a dream, a vision, an intention...

Your Medicine Hat is a tool for transformation, for the healing of your world. A blessing on your head. 

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Every stitch a prayer.

 
 
 
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Sacred Intentions

Bringing sacredness into the objects that we put on our bodies, Medicine Hats are designed and crafted to be worn as an altar on your head. The brim provides protection for your body, mind, and spirit; the crown supports your connection to Source.    

 
 
 
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Mindful Materials

The wool for Medicine Hat bodies is sheared from sheep in the Argentinian countryside before being pressed into dense felt for a sturdy hat that will hold up over time. We partner with weavers to craft beautiful, often one-of-a-kind bands, and collect Medicine pieces from around the world and throughout time. 

 
 
 
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Born in Berkeley 

Harmonizing ceremonial songs and protocols with the art of Medicine Hat making, Hampui's founder Willee dreams hats to serve his community. He can be found making prayers as hats in his workshop in Berkeley, California or on the road in his Mobile Medicine Hat Studio.

 
 
 
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Process of Prayer

It is our daily practice to ensure that each Medicine Hat is made in an energetically aligned way. All of the materials are cleansed with sage, and any excess that can't be reused is burned. We believe that Medicine Hats are tools for personal transformation and that the hat, like the prayer, can touch future generations. 

 
 
 
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Hampui

Hampui means 'Soul of mine, return to me' in Quechua - the language spoken by Willee's first hat-making mentor in Bolivia. We offer Medicine Hats as tools for healing—to call back all pieces of your soul so that you can know your highest self. 

A blessing on your head.

 

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//29 on the Mountain// “See you on the other side.” #hampui #medicine #hats #hatmaker #pilgrimagetothestars #hambleycha #spineofthebuffalo #birthday #daysofawe #haylli #newlife #gratitude #mitakoyasin
//Family is Growing// “Building this crew. Big mazel to the newlyweds. Love you all so dearly. My co-witness @brookeporterphotography with the capture.”
//Rays// “The outside of the mobile hatshop through the lens of @tatachook. A medicine offering from an old friend.”
//Love in the Desert// “To all those kissing in the sunshine this weekend. @outlinedcloth and @marlenevmartinez celebrating their one year anniversary in their new Medicine Hats. With designs vision by @waterandbird.”
::Top of the 44th:: “Custom Medicine Hat for @danielnorris18 in heartfelt collaboration with @thatkidpeep. Just keep livin.” #hampui #medicine #hats #willeepeep #detroit #tigers #44
//Outside Landed// “Gratitude to all of the medicines pictured here, and all of those who didn’t make the frame that helped bring so much good to @outsidelands this weekend. @_arihella @your_ear @crooked.8 @hellonipomo @hannahemile @bathingculture @nooworks @alterecosf @wisesons @westcoastcraft @saltnpepaofficial. All of you that came say hi and get your hattin on! That was hella fun.”
::Lands Outside:: “Lookin forward to seein your shining faces @outsidelands this weekend. Gratitude to @westcoastcraft for the invitation.” #hampui #medicine #hats #hatmaker #sanfrancisco #outsidelands #festivalfashion #festivalready #weekendvibes
//A Love Like This (Makes Rainbows Out of Light)// “What an honor to pray forth wedding hats for the union of @yosefrosen1 and @ames_rae. Gratitude to @brookeporterphotography for holding this moment.”