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The characteristics of Shikano sedge hats

2017-11-19

Tottori Prefectural Government

Tottori Prefectural Government
Tottori-shi, Tottori-ken, Japan

Straw hats from the Shikano region are made from a type of sedge called kasasuge. The cylindrical hat, topped with a “dragonfly knot”, has a beautiful crimson-red tinge. In order to achieve this red tone, the sedge has to be cropped at the base with a sickle, rather than harvesting by machine.

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  • Title: The characteristics of Shikano sedge hats
  • Date Created: 2017-11-19
  • Subject Keywords: sugegasa, hats, Tottori Prefecture, sedge

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