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    What are the straw cone type hats most commonly seen in the Orient called?

    Question #67669. Asked by Babba06. (Jun 30 06 9:20 AM)


    elburcher

    		The conical hat or coolie hat is a simple style of straw hat originating in East and Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam, China, Korea, and Japan.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conical_straw_hat

    Jun 30 06, 10:29 AM
    Babba06

    		Thanks.

    I just picked one up in a thrift shop for 50 cents!

    Jun 30 06, 9:17 PM
    heidi66

    		It also place an important role in an Agatha Christie: Dead man's folly



    Jul 02 06, 12:22 AM

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