The essence of a craft that still beats
In Barcelona, there are trades that explain the city better than any guidebook. One of them is hat making, perfectly represented by Sombrereria Mil since 1856.
Inside our workshop at 31 Moles Street, a few meters from the noise of the center, we continue a craft that the Arnau family has been practicing for more than one hundred years. Mil Hat ShopFounded in 1856, Sombrereria Mil thrives today thanks to the skilled hands of artisans who still work with steam felt, shaping the block, sewing the leather lining, and finishing each piece as it has always been done: with patience, respect, and timeless elegance. Now, this centuries-old tradition is also in your hands.
The hat-making workshops at Sombrereria Mil open the doors of our craft to anyone who wants to discover how a hat is born and what lies behind it. It's not just about learning a technique; it's a way to reconnect with the Barcelona that still breathes craftsmanship, the one that hasn't been swallowed up by haste or superficiality.
The workshops at Sombrereria Mil are an intimate and cultural experience. You can learn about the process, understand why every millimeter matters, and discover that making a hat is, at its core, a conversation with the material. And yes, you can take it home, created by you and finished with your own hands.
Participating is also preserving the city's heritage. At a time when many traditions are disappearing, keeping the craft alive is an act of resilience. Every person who sits in the workshop, every ribbon chosen, or every brim shaped helps ensure that this experience—so fragile and so precious—remains a part of Barcelona.
If you're looking for an authentic experience, a moment of creative calm, or simply to understand why a hat can tell a story, the Sombrereria Mil workshop awaits you. Go and discover the magic of a craft that has adorned generations and, thanks to you, will continue to do so for many more.