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Hue has long been renowned for its traditional conical hat-making craft. Alongside the classic design, lotus leaf hats are bringing a fresh new look to this centuries-old tradition. (Photo: Van Chi/Published by VNA)
Hue has long been renowned for its traditional conical hat-making craft. Alongside the classic design, lotus leaf hats are bringing a fresh new look to this centuries-old tradition. (Photo: Van Chi/Published by VNA)
Large, carefully selected lotus leaves are treated, pressed and polished to reveal their intricate natural veins. (Photo: Van Chi/Published by VNA)
Large, carefully selected lotus leaves are treated, pressed and polished to reveal their intricate natural veins. (Photo: Van Chi/Published by VNA)
Artisans carefully arrange layers of lotus leaves on the hat frame, with two overlapping layers adding strength and durability. (Photo: Van Chi/Published by VNA)
Artisans carefully arrange layers of lotus leaves on the hat frame, with two overlapping layers adding strength and durability. (Photo: Van Chi/Published by VNA)
Stitching the hat requires exceptional precision, as each stitch must pass evenly through the delicate lotus leaves without tearing them. (Photo: Van Chi/Published by VNA)
Stitching the hat requires exceptional precision, as each stitch must pass evenly through the delicate lotus leaves without tearing them. (Photo: Van Chi/Published by VNA)
The lotus leaf hat combines traditional craftsmanship with innovative techniques for processing natural materials. (Photo: Van Chi/Published by VNA)
The lotus leaf hat combines traditional craftsmanship with innovative techniques for processing natural materials. (Photo: Van Chi/Published by VNA)
Artisan Vo Ngoc Hung has spent years experimenting with tropical almond leaves, transforming what was once discarded into distinctive translucent conical hats. (Photo: Van Chi/Published by VNA)
Artisan Vo Ngoc Hung has spent years experimenting with tropical almond leaves, transforming what was once discarded into distinctive translucent conical hats. (Photo: Van Chi/Published by VNA)
After processing, tropical almond leaf skeletons become remarkably thin and translucent, resembling delicate veils. (Photo: Van Chi/Published by VNA)
After processing, tropical almond leaf skeletons become remarkably thin and translucent, resembling delicate veils. (Photo: Van Chi/Published by VNA)
In addition to their natural colour, the leaves are dyed with natural pigments, creating a wide variety of designs. (Photo: Van Chi/Published by VNA)
In addition to their natural colour, the leaves are dyed with natural pigments, creating a wide variety of designs. (Photo: Van Chi/Published by VNA)
The finished tropical almond leaf hat stands out for its light weight, transparency and the natural beauty of its intricate leaf veins. (Photo: Van Chi/Published by VNA)
The finished tropical almond leaf hat stands out for its light weight, transparency and the natural beauty of its intricate leaf veins. (Photo: Van Chi/Published by VNA)
Thanks to their translucent structure, the hats can also be transformed into decorative lampshades. (Photo: Van Chi/Published by VNA)
Thanks to their translucent structure, the hats can also be transformed into decorative lampshades. (Photo: Van Chi/Published by VNA)
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Lotus and tropical almond leaves give Hue's conical hats a fresh look

Replacing the familiar ivory palm leaves, Hue's iconic conical hats are being reimagined with delicate green lotus leaves and translucent tropical almond leaf skeletons, blending traditional craftsmanship with creative new materials.

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