{"product_id":"the-bear-cat-cap-jlb-papa-nui-cap-co","title":"THE BEAR CAT CAP","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ii gt adO\" id=\":10v\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a3s aiL\" id=\":10u\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"avWBGd-3753\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking with a material as rare as Hokkaido \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ebear\u003c\/span\u003e hide comes with a responsibility to make every piece count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor our \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ebear\u003c\/span\u003e hide footwear, we select the larger panels needed to construct each pair. What remains is equally remarkable leather—smaller, irregular sections with the same pronounced grain, rich texture, and unmistakable character. We wanted to give those pieces a purpose worthy of their origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur collaboration with Papa Nui Cap Co. does exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eBear\u003c\/span\u003e Cat Cap brings genuine Hokkaido Ussuri brown \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ebear\u003c\/span\u003e hide to Papa Nui’s A-26 flying cap design. Drawing on the spirit of vintage military aviation, it combines Papa Nui’s distinctive approach to headwear with our commitment to exceptional materials and Japanese craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTanned and crafted in Japan, the leather retains its wonderfully uneven surface. Deep pebbling, natural creases, and variations in grain give each cap its own identity. Every section is selected and worked with care, allowing the character of the hide to guide the finished piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hides are sourced exclusively from \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ebears\u003c\/span\u003e that have died of natural causes. The heads and paws are returned to the indigenous Ainu people for traditional ceremonies honoring Kimun Kamuy, the god of the mountain and \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ebear\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor us, this collaboration is about respecting a precious material through thoughtful use and skilled workmanship. Leather left over from our boots finds a second purpose in a cap made to be worn and appreciated for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo makers. One extraordinary material. Made in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WhmR8e\" data-hash=\"0\" id=\"avWBGd-3754\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"johnlofgren","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":67760263168173,"sku":"LC-216","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"L","offer_id":67760263200941,"sku":"LC-216","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":67760295739565,"sku":"LC-216","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6027\/0688\/files\/lc-196-bear-1_0612848e-23db-4a91-912e-bc34a8abf39a.jpg?v=1793268376","url":"https:\/\/johnlofgren.com\/products\/the-bear-cat-cap-jlb-papa-nui-cap-co","provider":"John Lofgren Bootmaker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}