Pair of Vintage Hand-Painted Vietnamese Conical Hats (Nón Lá)
Item Details
Product Type: Authentic Traditional Vietnamese Conical Straw Hats (Nón Lá) — Matching Pair
Design: Hand-painted local landscapes on one side, calligraphic script on the other
Text Script: "Quê Hương Việt Nam" (Translates from Vietnamese to "Vietnamese Homeland" / "My Homeland Vietnam")
Material: Natural woven palm leaf, bamboo support rings, and sheer fabric chin straps
Condition: Pre-owned / Excellent Vintage Condition
Condition Report
Overall Status: Excellent vintage condition. Both hats are clean, fully structured, and retain their crisp conical shapes without warping or crushing.
Woven Leaf & Stitching: The delicate palm leaves are beautifully preserved on both pieces. The parallel circular bamboo support rings are tightly secured with original translucent stitching, showing no splits or loose structural threads.
Art & Painted Graphics: The black and white hand-painted artwork remains strong and clear. The landscape scene depicts a traditional rural setting with farmers carrying shoulder poles near a palm tree, showcasing great vintage artisan character.
Under-Interior & Straps: The clean underside reveals the detailed geometric pattern of the inner bamboo framework. Both hats come fitted with their original sheer royal blue organza ribbon chin straps, complete with red tie accents, completely intact and ready for wear or hanging display.
Size & Measurements
Diameter (Across Rim): Approximately 41 cm / 16 inches per hat.
Key Features
A beautiful matching pair of traditional Vietnamese cultural items, highly decorative and functional.
Features the poetic hand-painted calligraphic text "Quê Hương Việt Nam," celebrating the natural heritage and beauty of Vietnam.
Made using time-honored techniques, layering palm leaves over a circular bamboo frame for a lightweight, sun-shading design.
Highly versatile pieces that function beautifully as unique summer sun hats, cultural costume accessories, or eye-catching rustic wall art installations.
Delivery Information
Availability: All our items are in stock in the UK and ready to post.
Processing Time: Orders will be sent usually within 24-48 hours.
Dispatch Days: Monday - Friday (excluding UK public holidays).
Packaging: To ensure these delicate conical shapes arrive safely without crushing, the pair will be nested together, thoroughly padded with lightweight cushioning, and shipped inside a rigid, spacious box.
Tracking: All items are sent with tracking and uploaded directly to eBay.
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