The cultural heritage of straw hats-from historical heritage to modern trends

Straw hat is not only a cool summer, but also a cultural heritage spanning thousands of years. As early as the ancient civilization period, Egyptians have begun to use plant fiber knitted hats to resist the scorching sun; in China, there is also a long-standing traditional hand-made hat technology, which has formed a unique folk customs after years of precipitation. Nowadays, with the acceleration of globalization, different straw weaving techniques around the world exchange and learn from each other, constantly innovate and improve on the basis of retaining the original charm, and inject ancient wisdom into trendy design.

evolved from the simple and plain functional headwear in the early days to become one of the classic items that can be seen everywhere in the streets and lanes today, the straw hat has undergone numerous style changes. It is not only an indispensable ornament for aristocratic ladies to attend social activities, but also a good helper for farmers to keep out the sun during their work and rest. It can not only match the formal dress to show elegant temperament, but also show the casual attitude in casual dress... Behind each style change, there are great changes in social life style and even aesthetic concept at that time.

The Art of Material Selection-Create a Unique Texture Experience

The main raw materials for making straw hats are usually derived from various natural cellulose materials donated by nature, such as straw, wheat straw, bamboo strips, etc. One of the most common and most popular is the product made of fine and soft buffalo rattan, which is widely loved because of its elegant and natural color and delicate and smooth hand feeling; in contrast, the work made of rough and tough old corn husk is more rural and pastoral, emitting a strong taste of life. In addition, there are some special varieties such as palm leaves, willow branches and even wool felt cloth has also been cleverly used in some specific styles, giving the straw hat a richer sense of texture and hierarchy.

In recent years, a group of brand manufacturers dedicated to environmental protection have launched a series of innovative straw hats made of new composite materials or recycled resources, aiming to respond to the national policy call to advocate the concept of green and low-carbon life. These new products not only inherit and carry forward the essence of traditional technology, but also introduce advanced scientific and technological means to greatly improve the durability and comfort, and truly achieve a win-win situation of economic and social benefits. Of course, as ordinary consumers, we still need to learn some basic identification knowledge before choosing the right object to buy real goods, such as observing whether there are defects and damages on the appearance, whether the weight ratio of touch perception is consistent, etc.

Diverse design language-suitable for every kind of personality expression

It's easy to walk into any department store or independent designer's studio and find a display rack full of straw hats waiting to be claimed home. According to the outline, it can be roughly divided into three main categories: first, the classic wide-brimmed hat type, giving people a solemn and generous first impression; Second, the small and exquisite narrow-brimmed short tube style is more suitable for young girls to pursue sweet and lovely image positioning. Third, the flat-top straight tube shape between the two is the most common and universal, which can almost meet the different needs and preferences of people of all ages.

Color is also one of the important factors affecting the overall effect. Psychological research shows that bright colors can often cause people's strong mood swings and thus stimulate positive mental reactions. On the contrary, low-key and steady dark colors are more likely to remind people of mature and stable personality traits. Therefore, it is wise to wear a dark gray suit with a small straw hat decorated with the same color ribbon in business negotiations. It is worth noting that more and more public figures will not hesitate to show off their beloved baby-straw hat when sharing their experience of wearing with the help of social media platforms, which invisibly leads a wave of imitation craze and makes more ordinary people have the object and power source to follow.

Functionality for all seasons-not just a summer sunscreen

Although many people think that straw hats are mainly prepared to prevent strong ultraviolet rays from irradiating the skin, in fact their effects are much more than that. First of all, because it is made of organic materials with excellent ventilation and strong air permeability, even if it is worn for a long time, it will not feel sultry and uncomfortable, but will help to adjust the body temperature balance to achieve the effect of cooling and relieving summer heat. second, some brands will specially strengthen the reinforcement measures at the edges, thus enhancing the ability to prevent wind and rain, especially suitable for carrying during activities such as hiking and hiking to prevent accidents. finally, it has to be mentioned that in the cold season, it is necessary to choose appropriate thickness fabric to make warm. comfortable winter version of the straw hat is also a good choice both warm and beautiful kill two birds with one stone why not?

according to the specific application scenarios, flexible use of straw hats of different types, specifications and sizes can always find the most suitable one to accompany you through every beautiful day. Wear a simple and generous baseball hat with sports element logo pattern printing when running in the morning, which can not only reflect health and vitality but also help to shape a good personal image. In the afternoon, when strolling in the park for a walk and resting, grab the Bohemian ethnic dress that has been shelved for a long time and never worn for a long time, then shawl, a retro scarf, take the tassel pendant that has been prepared beside you, and decorate it, and immediately change into the full appearance of literary youth; on the eve of a friend's party at night, try it on in front of the mirror repeatedly until you choose the treasure that makes you shine in front of your eyes. At that moment, it seems that the whole world is shining for you!

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