Buntal hat

Southeast Asia tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: Under $500 (entry level & living craft)

The buntal hat is a traditional lightweight straw hat from the Philippines made from very finely-woven fibers extracted from the petioles of buri palm leaves. It is traditionally worn by farmers working in the fields and was a major export of the Philippines in the first half of the 20th century. It can also be paired with semi-formal barong tagalog as well as informal attire. Wikipedia →

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