This large 'sa'ong' or hat is made by overlapping layers of fan-palm leaves sewn together and held in shape by a rattan ring around the rim. 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.
