Hat, 20th Century
probably Miao culture; China
Wicker, string and ceramic; 2 1/2 × 15 3/4 in.…

Hat

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-head garments

Cultureprobably Miao

Date20th Century

Made AtChina, Asia

MediumWicker, string and ceramic

DimensionsWithout Tassels: 2 1/2 × 15 3/4 in. (6.4 × 40 cm)
With Tassels: 33 × 15 3/4 in. (83.8 × 40 cm)

Credit LineGift of Anne and Long Shung Shih

Object number2017.11.25

DescriptionThis hat from China is probably from the Miao or other similar minority culture. This round-rimmed brown hat has small, green floral designs at its top as well as along the base of the crown. A number of colorful beads dangle from the underside of hat along with two leather straps for attaching the hat to one’s head. Most woven Miao hats feature a hexagonal weaving pattern. This object sets itself apart by being woven in a coiled pattern. Despite having a nearly identical hat in our collections, during research no other Miao hats were found with such distinct crowns.

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