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The Global Language of Headwear
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Bamboo Hat

Photo credit: Matthew Hillman
Lightweight and comfortable, the wide-brimmed, conical hat—made from straw, bamboo, or palm leaf—is ubiquitous throughout East Asia. It comes in nearly infinite varieties of designs and weaves, depending on the wearer’s country of origin, region, and community. Typically worn by farmers in fields and rice paddies, the hats offer protection from the sun and help keep the wearer dry during a downpour.

DETAILS

Country: China

Date: mid 20th century

Medium: bamboo, lacquer, silk, beads

Height: 2

Width: 16

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The Citadelle Art Museum
Canadian, TX

Sep 15, 2020 – January 23, 2021

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The Schingoethe Center of Aurora University, Aurora, IL
Mar 16, 2021 – May 21, 2021

Kalamazoo Valley Museum
Kalamazoo, MI

Jul 17, 2021 – Oct 24, 2021

Fullerton Museum Center
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Nov 20, 2021 – Jan 16, 2022

Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, WI
Dec 3, 2022 – Feb 26, 2023

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