I want to know about "non la" in viet nam?

Question

i am doing my research about "non la" in viet nam and i searched a lot on the internet but the informations i found is not enough i hop you can help me!

Answer 1

You mean the one I'm wearing :-) ?

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

Answer 2

you wear it with the traditional dress call "ao dai"

Answer 3

The conical hat, sedge hat, rice hat, paddy hat or coolie hat is a simple style of straw hat originating in East and Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam, China, and Japan. It has a conical shape and is kept on the head by a cloth (often silk) chin strap; an internal band of the same material keeps the hat itself from resting on the wearer's head. Conical hats are used primarily as protection from the sun and rain. When made of straw or matting, it can be dipped in water and worn as an impromptu, evaporative, cooling device.

Because of its distinctive shape, it is used often in the depiction of East Asians. The term "coolie" has become a controversial racial slur, and the term is used in conjunction with the hats' visual style as a strong contribution to derogatory Asian stereotypes. Originally the term meant someone who worked hard and, although borrowed from an Indian word, was in use in China in 1726. In recent years, the hat made an appearance in a t-shirt series by Abercrombie & Fitch, which came under fire for allegedly racist caricatured depictions of Asian Americans.[1]

Recently, as part of international one day cricket matches in Australia, the conical hat has been a fashion phenomenon amongst spectators with many decorated in Australian green and gold livery. Given that spectators are exposed for long periods in direct sunlight, the conical hat is a logical sunsafe device.



Japanese kasa (笠)There existed a military version of the conical hat in Japan: the jingasa (陣笠), which was a helmet made of lacquered hardened leather. There, the regular straw version is called sugegasa (菅笠). In mainland China and Taiwan, it is called dǒu lì (斗笠; literally, a one-dǒu bamboo hat). The Vietnamese name is Nón lá (leaf hat).

The "Coolie Hat" switch found on many aircraft throttle and stick controls takes its name from this hat, which is shaped similarly.

Answer 4

A Non La is the pointy hat that Vietnamese people (mostly women) wear to protect them from the sun and rain. They are very popular in the countryside - although you will see them in the cities as well.

Answer 5

"Non La" carved on brass drums called "Ngoc Lu" found in "Dao Thinh" temple in between 500-1000 BC, so Non La existed more than 2500 years ago and still being used today mostly by Vietnamese peasants/farmers to keep their heat from scorching sun in the summer and the keep rain away from their head in the monsoon season.

Non La is a 90º conical shape the frame is made of series of  bamboo rings stack up on a conical shape fixture made out of hardwood then they place the dried coconut leaves around the frame and stitch them in place, a clear coat is applied to protect the leaves, if you are willing to pay a little bit more you'll get a poem with design insert in between the dried leaves layers viewing is the same manner as viewing water mark. One worker can make 1-3 Non La in a day

That is all I know about it. Hope that help

Answer 6

I bough some for my nieces over the Vietnamese new year day in Little Saigon, CA.  Cost me $3 usd each.