These hats are not handmade in Sweden. But we found these GREAT 100 % merino wool hats in our neighbouring country Finland (they know more about the cold than we do from the south of Sweden). They are also manufactured by a small company specialized on this kind of high quality products. As close to handmade as you get without knitting by hand. We just love them. Warm when needed but still breathable and nice to wear. The classic Seaman look is included. Now with a nice red ball on top.