Hat “mini-Sando” φ17cm(6.69″) / Sedge / Toyama-JPN 810409-1


							



Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, is the production area of Sedge hat.


The amount of shipments is much smaller than in the past due to the aging of the craftsmen, but the craftsmanship has been designated as an important intangible folk cultural asset by the government.


For them, these useful items, made from plants that grew wild around them, were a necessity for planting rice and farming.


This Sedge hats allows us to do hand work without a parasol when we work in the sun for long periods of time, is breathable, and prevents our heads and shoulders from getting wet in the event of rain.


We can imagine that it was indispensable to people’s lives.






This page introduces a type of miniature size called a “Sando”.
“Sando” means “3 times” in Japanese.
It is a very small size, the size that Jizo(the guardian deity of children） and dolls would wear.




The name “Sando” is said to have come from the fact that
the “Hikyaku” (mailmen and couriers of today) who regularly traveled back and forth 
between Edo(Tokyo), Osaka, and Kyoto “3 times a month” during the Edo period(1603-1868) wore this type of hat.


It is surprising that they had to run that distance.
We imagine that they must have often been caught in the rain or exposed to strong sunlight along the way.
As their traveling companion, the large and deep “Sando” must have been a reassuring ally.




The specifications for the small size are almost the same as for the large size.This type of sedge is cultivated to make Sedge hats and is dried well after harvesting. This gives it a beautiful cream color.


Originally, all the frames were made of bamboo, but now there are no bamboo craftsmen left, so a plastic frame is used and sedge is wrapped around it. In addition, to prevent water from dripping onto the head, a water-repellent brown paper is inserted in the center.


In contrast to the horizontal direction of the inner side, the outer side is lined with material sedge laid out vertically.


The hats are then finely woven with thread to create a single piece of hat. The workmanship is very delicate. The number of people who can sew this type of hat is decreasing every year.


Please note that due to the availability of the maker’s yarn, you may receive a different yarn color, as shown in the photo above. It depends on the time of arrival, but we will send you what we have in stock at that time. Please note that we cannot accept color requests.


This is a view of the rim from the outside. Thin bamboo is turned around and tied to the core material to hold the vertical suge firmly in place.


The inside rim is also beautifully woven, with the vertical line’s Sedge folded inside the rim.


Occasionally, the sedge radiating out from the top may be broken or cut, but this is not a problem for use. Please note that this is not a defective product.










Also, the “Maru-ate” and “Gotoku” that are attached to the larger sizes are not included with these mini-sized Sedge hats.
Please note that only the hat is delivered.


Sedge hats are used as light, airy and cool and repel water and snow.
If they get dirty, they can be washed with water. After washing, hang it in a well-ventilated place to dry well.




It can be used as an authentic small prop, or as a hat to put on your favorite doll.
It is a cute size, but it is a authentic Sedge hat.

Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, is the production area of Sedge hat.

The amount of shipments is much smaller than in the past due to the aging of the craftsmen, but the craftsmanship has been designated as an important intangible folk cultural asset by the government.

For them, these useful items, made from plants that grew wild around them, were a necessity for planting rice and farming.

This Sedge hats allows us to do hand work without a parasol when we work in the sun for long periods of time, is breathable, and prevents our heads and shoulders from getting wet in the event of rain.

We can imagine that it was indispensable to people’s lives.

This page introduces a type of miniature size called a “Sando”.
“Sando” means “3 times” in Japanese.
It is a very small size, the size that Jizo(the guardian deity of children） and dolls would wear.

The name “Sando” is said to have come from the fact that
the “Hikyaku” (mailmen and couriers of today) who regularly traveled back and forth
between Edo(Tokyo), Osaka, and Kyoto “3 times a month” during the Edo period(1603-1868) wore this type of hat.

It is surprising that they had to run that distance.
We imagine that they must have often been caught in the rain or exposed to strong sunlight along the way.
As their traveling companion, the large and deep “Sando” must have been a reassuring ally.

The specifications for the small size are almost the same as for the large size.This type of sedge is cultivated to make Sedge hats and is dried well after harvesting. This gives it a beautiful cream color.
Originally, all the frames were made of bamboo, but now there are no bamboo craftsmen left, so a plastic frame is used and sedge is wrapped around it. In addition, to prevent water from dripping onto the head, a water-repellent brown paper is inserted in the center.
In contrast to the horizontal direction of the inner side, the outer side is lined with material sedge laid out vertically.
The hats are then finely woven with thread to create a single piece of hat. The workmanship is very delicate. The number of people who can sew this type of hat is decreasing every year.
Please note that due to the availability of the maker’s yarn, you may receive a different yarn color, as shown in the photo above. It depends on the time of arrival, but we will send you what we have in stock at that time. Please note that we cannot accept color requests.
This is a view of the rim from the outside. Thin bamboo is turned around and tied to the core material to hold the vertical suge firmly in place.
The inside rim is also beautifully woven, with the vertical line’s Sedge folded inside the rim.
Occasionally, the sedge radiating out from the top may be broken or cut, but this is not a problem for use. Please note that this is not a defective product.

Also, the “Maru-ate” and “Gotoku” that are attached to the larger sizes are not included with these mini-sized Sedge hats.
Please note that only the hat is delivered.

Sedge hats are used as light, airy and cool and repel water and snow.
If they get dirty, they can be washed with water. After washing, hang it in a well-ventilated place to dry well.

It can be used as an authentic small prop, or as a hat to put on your favorite doll.
It is a cute size, but it is a authentic Sedge hat.


							



Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, is the production area of Sedge hat.


The amount of shipments is much smaller than in the past due to the aging of the craftsmen, but the craftsmanship has been designated as an important intangible folk cultural asset by the government.


For them, these useful items, made from plants that grew wild around them, were a necessity for planting rice and farming.


This Sedge hats allows us to do hand work without a parasol when we work in the sun for long periods of time, is breathable, and prevents our heads and shoulders from getting wet in the event of rain.


We can imagine that it was indispensable to people’s lives.






This page introduces a type of miniature size called a “Sando”.
“Sando” means “3 times” in Japanese.
It is a very small size, the size that Jizo(the guardian deity of children） and dolls would wear.




The name “Sando” is said to have come from the fact that
the “Hikyaku” (mailmen and couriers of today) who regularly traveled back and forth 
between Edo(Tokyo), Osaka, and Kyoto “3 times a month” during the Edo period(1603-1868) wore this type of hat.


It is surprising that they had to run that distance.
We imagine that they must have often been caught in the rain or exposed to strong sunlight along the way.
As their traveling companion, the large and deep “Sando” must have been a reassuring ally.




The specifications for the small size are almost the same as for the large size.This type of sedge is cultivated to make Sedge hats and is dried well after harvesting. This gives it a beautiful cream color.


Originally, all the frames were made of bamboo, but now there are no bamboo craftsmen left, so a plastic frame is used and sedge is wrapped around it. In addition, to prevent water from dripping onto the head, a water-repellent brown paper is inserted in the center.


In contrast to the horizontal direction of the inner side, the outer side is lined with material sedge laid out vertically.


The hats are then finely woven with thread to create a single piece of hat. The workmanship is very delicate. The number of people who can sew this type of hat is decreasing every year.


Please note that due to the availability of the maker’s yarn, you may receive a different yarn color, as shown in the photo above. It depends on the time of arrival, but we will send you what we have in stock at that time. Please note that we cannot accept color requests.


This is a view of the rim from the outside. Thin bamboo is turned around and tied to the core material to hold the vertical suge firmly in place.


The inside rim is also beautifully woven, with the vertical line’s Sedge folded inside the rim.


Occasionally, the sedge radiating out from the top may be broken or cut, but this is not a problem for use. Please note that this is not a defective product.










Also, the “Maru-ate” and “Gotoku” that are attached to the larger sizes are not included with these mini-sized Sedge hats.
Please note that only the hat is delivered.


Sedge hats are used as light, airy and cool and repel water and snow.
If they get dirty, they can be washed with water. After washing, hang it in a well-ventilated place to dry well.




It can be used as an authentic small prop, or as a hat to put on your favorite doll.
It is a cute size, but it is a authentic Sedge hat.