A bamboo hat is here a splendid example of the craft of the Shan tribe: round-crowned with a sizable conical tip, it has carefully coiled golden-colored threads that add beauty and structure strength to the hat. The rim is made of bamboo splits, thus indicating the intense understanding of the tribe in natural materials and their transformative capability into functional art pieces.
An important feature of the hat is the little circular structure on the inner surface that serves as a host of the head of the bearer. This comfort helps further keep the hat tight and thus applicable for the user in his/her daily activity or special ceremonial occasions. Worn by the Shan tribe, this bamboo hat is more than that; it considers itself a symbol of cultural identity. It will be found within the realm of ritual, dance, and activities, emphasizing the aspect of being in touch with nature, set within the environment around them, and the fine balance with nature the tribe protrudes into.