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Thai farmer's hat

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

The Thai farmer's hat or ngob (Thai: งอบ, pronounced [ŋɔ̂ːp], RTGS: ngop, also spelled ngorb), is a traditional hat used in Thailand. More complex in design than the related Asian conical hat, the ngob is made of ola palm leaves laid over a plaited bamboo-strip frame. The frame includes an inner band which fits around the wearer's head, creating space for air circulation. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

Chiangmai - Thailand
Chiangmai - Thailand
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Rice farmers Mae Wang Chiang Mai Province
Rice farmers Mae Wang Chiang Mai Province
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Market seller on a boat in Thailand
Market seller on a boat in Thailand
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Thailand-3550B - Do you want that with or without wine.. (3695774482)
Thailand-3550B - Do you want that with or without wine.. (3695774482)
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Woman with a yoke in Thailand
Woman with a yoke in Thailand
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