A cone-shaped hat made of straw or matting traditionally worn by rice harvesters in several Asian countries. It is kept in place by a chinstrap or an internal headband. It can be dipped in water and worn as an impromptu evaporative cooling device.
Very similar to ajirogasa, a hat made of wicker or bamboo that is worn by priests, not farmers.
A variant made of metal, wood or hardened leather worn by soldiers and samurais is called jingasa.
Examples
See also
ajirogasa, a cone-shaped hat made of wicker or bamboo
