Conical Hats- A Photo Essay

Women in a Dalat field wearing a conical hat

Two women gossiping by the Mekong River in their conical hats

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Image © 2007 Simone Samuels

The conical hat is synonymous with Vietnam. It is worn by workers everywhere- on the streets, in the fields, on the Mekong and in the markets. It is not a stereotype but a trademark for all that is Vietnam. This photo essay is dedicated to Vietnam's conical hat and all the women who wear them.

Published on 4/10/07

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