Marshallese Handicrafts
Hats
by Dirk H.R. Spennemann


Hats are a comparatively new form of handicraft. In pattern, weaving and ornamentation the hats follow the mats.

Figure 1. Hat acquired on Woja, Majuro Atoll in 1999
(Photograph © 2001 Nancy Huskins)




Acknowledgments
I am indebted to Nancy and David Huskins (Akron, Ohio, USA) who made available a number of photographs from their collection.



Bibliographic citation for this document

Spennemann, Dirk H.R. (2001). Marshallese Handicafts -- Hats -- A Photo Essay
URL: http:/marshall.csu.edu.au/Marshalls/html/Handicraft/Hats.html

CONTACT:
Dirk H.R. Spennemann, Institute of Land, Water and Society, Charles Sturt University, P.O.Box 789, Albury NSW 2640, Australia.
e-mail: dspennemann@csu.edu.au


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