Monday, May 17, 2010

Chinese Hats: Conical Hats



The conical hat, rice hat, paddy hat or coolie hat as if it is filled with water it can be worn as a cooling device. It is a simple style of straw hat originating in East and Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam, China, Japan, Korea, Cambodia, Philippines, and Indonesia. It is also worn in some parts of Bangladesh, India, and Mexico. It has a conical shape and is kept on the head by a cloth chin strap; an internal band of the same material keeps the hat itself from resting on the wearer's head. Conical hats are used primarily as protection from the sun and rain when spending long amouts of time outside.

1 comment:

  1. Those look really cool.Do you know where i could buy one on line.

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