Akubra
Sign in to saveAkubra is an Australian hat manufacturer owned by Tattarang since November 2023. The company is associated with bush hats made of rabbit fur felt with wide brims that are worn in rural Australia. The term "Akubra" is sometimes used to refer to any hat of this kind, however the company manufactures a wide range of hat styles including fedora, homburg, bowler, pork pie, and trilby.
Key facts
- Company.name
- Akubra
- Company.type
- Private
- Company.image
- A young man in an Akubra hat (31523078262).jpg
- Company.industry
- Headware, clothing
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- Company.successor
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- Company.founder
- Benjamin Dunkerley
- Company.hq_location_city
- Kempsey, New South Wales
- Company.hq_location_country
- Australia
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- Company.owner
- Tattarang
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Official website
Master Hatters Since 1876 - Made in Kempsey NSW Australia
For over 150 years, Akubra has been a true symbol of rugged durability, timeless style, and Australian heritage. Each handcrafted hat tells a story of adventure, resilience, and individuality, making Akubra essential for outdoor explorers, Aussie style enthusiasts, and anyone bold enough to forge their own path.
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Wikidata facts
- Official website
- www.akubra.com.au
- Image
- A young man in an Akubra hat (31523078262).jpg
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Akubra is an Australian hat manufacturer owned by Tattarang since November 2023. The company is associated with bush hats made of rabbit fur felt with wide brims that are worn in rural Australia. The term "Akubra" is sometimes used to refer to any hat of this kind, however the company manufactures a wide range of hat styles including fedora, homburg, bowler, pork pie, and trilby.
The name is claimed to derive from an Aboriginal (possibly Birpai) word for a head covering.