Asian cone hat

Vietnamese Nón lá

The cone hat , also called rice hat , is a traditional Asian headgear that is particularly widespread in Vietnam . The Vietnamese Nón lá is considered a symbol of Vietnam.

It is mainly made from rice straw or palm leaves and attached to the head with a chinstrap made of fabric. It mainly serves as protection against rain and strong sunlight. Due to its flat cone shape, it can also be used as a bowl for transport or as a fan when it is very hot.

See also

• Culture of Vietnam

Web links

Commons : Kegelhut  - Collection of images, videos, and audio files

Wiktionary: Kegelhut  - explanations of meanings, word origins, synonyms, translations

• Nón lá (English)
• Taking home a "non la" - that is, to take a piece of Vietnam (English)
• In Vietnam the hat is more than just headgear
• The hat of memories! (English)