jeonmo

전모

Traditional Korean women's hat meant to shade the wearer from the Sun. Wide brim, typically a flat top, sometimes a rounded peak. Usually decorated. Normally includes broad chinstrap to secure hat. Sometimes includes a veil covering back of wearer's head/neck, often extends to shoulders/back. Shape of hat can be tall or wide.

(Korean: 전모)

Examples

Without veil.
With veil in back.
Without chinstrap. Impractical, thus rare to see.

Not to be confused with:

  • Gat: Different wide-brimmed Korean hat. The gat has a flat brim and sports a tall protrusion at its top.
  • Rice hat: Different conical hat. Typically has smaller brim, sharp point at top, and very simple construction.
  • Ajirogasa: Very similar Japanese hat. Typically bamboo or wicker, with little to no decor.
  • Ichimegasa: Another very similar Japanese hat, including presence of a veil. Distinguished by a protrusion at its top.
  • Weimao: Very similar hat from China, also has a veil. Can usually be distinguished by a protrusion at its top.
  • Jingasa: Conical Japanese hat. Pointed top is typical. Can be made of wood, leather, or metal, which the jeonmo usually isn't.
  • Sandogasa: Wide-brimmed Japanese hat often with flat top. Usually made of simple wicker or straw, generally would not be very decorated.

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