Straw hunter hat

A large straw hat used by hunters and farmers. Plaited with smoked straw fibers, with a fabric chin-strap. 

A more elaborate hat of this kind, adorned with feathers, is illustrate in the magazine devoted to the Japanese philosopher and founder of the Mingei movement Yanagi Muneyoshi: Bessatsu Taiyō, Yanagi Muneyoshi no sekai: "Mingei" no hakken to sono shisō, Tōkyō: Heibonsha, 2006, p. 66. 

A rare Mingei piece in fine conditions.

First half of 20th century. 

63 x 40 cm.

Price: Euro 350

Status: Available

Item no. BK414