This large conical hat is made of two layers of 'nipah' leaves arranged in four large units and sewn together and hled in shape by a rattan ring round the rim. It features a geometric design in dark brown 'nipah' and bamboo strips radiating from a 'star' shaped motif at the crown.Hats are worn as a protection against the sun and rain. They come in a wide variety of types and styles as well as intricate indigenous designs and motifs. It is ideal for people whose hands are occupied by bundles and baskets or who need their hands for paddling or working in the fields.
