三度笠
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Meanings
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traditional Japanese conical hat (sandogasa)
A deep, wide-brimmed conical hat made of bamboo or sedge, historically worn by travelers and commoners in the Edo period. The name literally means 'three-degree hat', possibly referring to its shape or the way it was worn.
See also: 笠
In period dramas, travelers are often seen wearing a sandogasa.
This museum displays a sandogasa from the Edo period.