“Creating hats feels like a full-body sensory experience; it’s so tactile and sculptural,” said Sanya Torkmorad-Jozavi, the founder of JOZAVI. “And trying on hats in between feels like playing dress up – there’s such an element of play meets craft.”

Millinery, colloquially know as hat making, is a highly skilled craft that requires a steady hand, exceptional attention to detail and a visionary flair.

It’s the artistic craftsmanship, and its historical and cultural background that drew Sanya to…