Chuong Village – Ha Noi
Famous for Traditional Northern style conical hats – thin, lightweight, and finely crafted.
The "Nón Lá"
Nón lá
Palm-leaf conical hat (noun) pɑːm liːf ˈkɑː.nɪ.kəl hæt/
From morning markets to busy streets, from green fields to old town corners, each conical hat preserves the eternal beauty of Vietnamese daily life.
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The “Nón lá” has been present in Vietnamese life for hundreds of years...
It protects farmers from the sun and rain in the rice fields, covers the bride’s face on her wedding day, accompanies women to the market in the early morning, oraccompanies the nighttime cries of street vendors.
No matter the circumstances, the “nón lá” always retains its elegant, simple beauty.
We want to preserve and introduce that beauty to the world, through a minimalist, modern perspective while still maintaining its original identity.
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The “nón lá” accompany Vietnamese people in daily life
Bamboo, palm leaves, silk — simple materials, woven into a timeless symbol of Vietnam.
Every element is natural, every stitch done by hand, turning the “nón lá” into more than just sunshade, but a piece of Vietnamese heritage.
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Palm leaves
Carefully sun-dried and softened by dew, they are layered to create the smooth, light surface of the hat.
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Bamboo
Thin, flexible strips are bent into rings and ribs that form the skeleton of the hat.
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Palm bark
Pressed between the leaf layers to give the hat extra strength and durability.
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Thread
Traditionally silk or cotton, today often nylon, used to stitch the leaves onto the frame in tight, neat rows.
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Silk chin strap
A soft ribbon that secures the hat while also adding an elegant touch.
Different styles of “nón lá”
Where to buy the “nón lá”
You can visit many famous places in Vietnam to buy conical hats or join practical workshops to make your own hats.
Tay Ho Village – Hue
Famous for Nón bài thơ – the iconic Hue poem hat, light and thin, with poems or patterns that appear when sunlight shines through.
Go Gang Village – Binh Dinh
Famous for Gò Găng horse-riding hat – compact, durable, and meticulously sewn with palm leaves.
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Chuong Village – Ha Noi
Famous for Traditional Northern style conical hats – thin, lightweight, and finely crafted.
Tay Ho Village – Hue
Famous for Nón bài thơ – the iconic Hue poem hat, light and thin, with poems or patterns that appear when sunlight shines through.
Go Gang Village – Binh Dinh
Famous for Gò Găng horse-riding hat – compact, durable, and meticulously sewn with palm leaves.