Gen 3 Heritage Suitcase Dad Hat

$32.00

A classic unstructured dad hat featuring a small, four-color embroidered emblem. The design pairs a vintage repatriation steamer trunk with a melati flower and a Sankofa bird, honoring the resilience of our grandparents.

Select ColourNavy

Select SizeUnisex Streetwear Fit

The Cultural Story

Between 1945 and 1965, over 300,000 Indische Nederlanders, Moluccans, and Belanda Hitam (Afro-Indo) families crossed oceans to a freezing Netherlands. They arrived with wooden steamer trunks, winter coats over batik, and an unspoken, iron-willed resilience. They were placed in contract pensions, navigating a new world while holding onto the warmth of the old one. For the third generation, these stories are no longer just quiet memories; they are our foundation. The vintage suitcase represents their journey, while the melati and Ghanaian Sankofa bird—a symbol of looking back to move forward—honor the diverse roots of our diaspora. We wear this history not with sorrow, but with profound pride.

Each piece is made for your order, so nothing goes to landfill. Delivered in 2–5 business days across Europe, 5–10 worldwide.

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