An Outline
History of the Straw Industry of Switzerland
By the 1600s
the straw industry is well established in the canton Aargau with
hats known as Schienhüte being made and traded.
1758
marks the birth of Jacob (Jacques) Isler in Wohlen (canton Aargau). He
was to become the pioneer of the straw industry.
By
the late 1700s
hats known as Spitzhüte or Röhrlihüte are being
manufactured in the canton Obwalden.
In
1786
eight important straw dealers formed the first commercial company, and
in time, the Freiamt will become the controlling centre of the straw
industry.
In
1806
the first plaiting school is established in the Aargau.
