{"product_id":"vintage-chinese-pointed-bamboo-sun-hat","title":"Vintage Chinese Pointed Bamboo Sun Hat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage pointed bamboo rattan woven sun hat in a traditional south Chinese conical design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe hat is beautifully crafted with a pointed crown and wide brim. The design sits perfectly on top of a high bun with velvet ribbons to tie under the chin. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis design and similar East Asian hat designs were traditionally hand woven in rural communities to provide shelter from the sun and rain whilst working. All unique in design to each region depending on natural grasses in the environment. These designs influenced European fashion design in the early 20th century. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the V\u0026amp;A museum \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Wide-brimmed hats such as this are called douli, and were worn by farmers, fishermen and Buddhist monks to shield from the sun and rain. This example is formed by a two-layered bamboo mesh structure which are sandwiched with bamboo leaves. The hexagon weave pattern is created by three sets of bamboo strips positioned at 60 degrees angle to each other.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBamboo weaving is an ancient craft in southern China, where the warm temperature and high humidity offer optimum conditions for this fast-growing plant. Bamboo is flexible and can be easily manipulated during the weaving process to compress or form conical shapes, allowing rainwater to run easily off the edge of the brim. The final step was the application of tung oil to the exterior to provide a waterproof finish.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFastening: velvet ribbon (added)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabric: bamboo leaf plaited and treated with Tung Oil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel: no label\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour: warm brown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAge: Possibly as late as 1950s Hong Kong \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: in good wearable condition.  Light wear and very little damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with most vintage items, this hat has been previously worn and is at least over 30 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 50 cms diameter across \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis hat has been selected for its design and quality in keeping with the Alexandra King aesthetic. Please note this is a vintage piece and has been pre-worn. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour hat will be carefully packed, boxed and shipped free of charge to your chosen address.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ALEXANDRAKING","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57169705992572,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1450\/2858\/files\/vintagestrawhats-14.jpg?v=1783962452","url":"https:\/\/www.alexandra-king.com\/products\/vintage-chinese-pointed-bamboo-sun-hat","provider":"ALEXANDRA-KING","version":"1.0","type":"link"}