Vietnamese Cone Hats
Dec 23rd, 2008 by Steven
Like the elegant áo dài worn by Vietnamese women, the cone-shaped hat is also very much an integral part of the country’s culture. Weaved from palm leaves, the cone hat offers an effective protection for the wearer from the sun and rain
Judging from their khaki uniform, they are probably city council staff <Canon 350D: ISO 400; F/11; 1/250 sec>
Two vendors on their round, hawking farm products <Canon 350D: ISO 400; F/5.6; 1/160 sec>
Notice that Vietnamese women play an role in the economic activities <Canon 350D: ISO 400; F/7; 1/160 sec>