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Anahaw Palm leaf hat with bamboo rings support

China National Silk Museum

China National Silk Museum
Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China

The leaf of Saribus rotundifolius, ( Anahaw palm in Filipino, round-leaf fountain palm, Footstool palm, fan palm) is the unofficial national leaf of the Philippines. Its big palmate leaves are useful for thatching and food packaging.
In China, the trimmed round leaves become hand-held fans and hats; the trunk makes walking sticks and umbrella handles; and the toughness of the fibre can even be used to make into ropes.

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  • Title: Anahaw Palm leaf hat with bamboo rings support
  • Location Created: Philippines
  • Physical Dimensions: 365mm dia x 185mm H
  • Provenance: Donated by Barbara Park, 2016
  • Type: Hat
  • Medium: Anahaw Palm
China National Silk Museum

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