*SaLaKoT*

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Salakot is a Filipino term for a wide brimmed hat just like the non la of Vietnam, "ngop" of Thailand, "topi caping" of Indonesia.. It could be made of bamboo, rattan, palm leaves, waxed paper or lately even plastic. They could be woven, sewn or plaited. They could be plain, elaborate, dyed, painted or with cut outs. They could be simple and utilitarian. They could be elaborate and decorative. Please post your hat photos and indicate how they are called in their place of origin. You may add other details which may prove interesting.

Salacot or salakot is a wide-brimmed hat in the Philippines. It is called by many other names like "saruk, "saduk", "sawing", "turong", "sayakut", etc. And they are made from various materials. Some a very simple and cheap. Others are quite intricately created and quite expensive. Others are quite new. Others are included in the antique collection of some museums.

Because of their innate beauty, they become collector's item and are priced as wonderful collection.

Kindly post your photos and tell something about your salakot.