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woven bamboo hat with flat brim rising to cone-shaped center. Outer rim is strips of woven/braided bamboo. Underside is leaves with widely spaced criss-crossed bamboo. Outer side is paper with narrow spaced criss-crossed bamboo. A 4-sided braided piece reinforces the top peak. Outer side appears to be covered with a clear varnish or shellac.

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