Hat

Hat

woven bamboo hat fairly flat which rises sharply to a pointed crown. Outer rim is thick bamboo wrapped with small bamboo-like thread. Underside is wide leaves covered with unstained widely criss-crossed bamboo; outer rim is reinforced with 3 bamboo ribs. Outer side is paper covered with smaller criss-crossed bamboo; three bamboo strips reinforce outer rim. Top has small cone-shaped reinforcement with braided edges. Outer side appears to be covered with a clear varnish or shellac.

1984.031.001