Conical Leaves Hat - Nón lá ( Vietnamese Hat)

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Photogrammetry scan of a Conical Leaves Hat - Nón lá, discarded on Parisian streets. The hat bears scars from wear and tear. PBR texture features low poly complexity, comprised of just 20K triangles, and patchwork UV layouts. According to Wikipedia, the Nón Lá is a quintessential hat of Vietnam. Literally translated as "hat of leaves," it's a conical design crafted from latanier leaves. Widely used in rural areas for protection against harsh weather conditions, especially by farmers tending rice fields. Its influence extends beyond Vietnamese borders to neighboring countries like Cambodia and Laos, with counterparts in Indonesia, China, Japan, and other parts of Asia. Today, the nón lá, a symbol of peasant heritage, is often paired with the áo dài, a garment rooted in monarchical traditions, to evoke a sense of refined Vietnamese femininity.