Rattan hats are distinctive head-wear worn by Taiwan indigenous men. They vary in shape and were made of whatever was locally available. The hat is usually lined with coconut husks for comfort.
Details
Title: Rattan Cap
Date: Collected by the musuem in the early 1950s, it was most likely used during the late 19th and early 20th centuries
Provenance: Museum of Ethnic Cultures, Minzu University of China