Overview of producing areas
Minachi-gasa hat
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![産地風景](https://www.wakayama-sangyo.com/monozukuri/wp-content/themes/wakayama/img/origin/pile/bg-01.jpg)
![産地風景](https://www.wakayama-sangyo.com/monozukuri/wp-content/themes/wakayama/img/origin/pile/bg-01-sp.jpg)
Overview
![産地風景](https://www.wakayama-sangyo.com/monozukuri/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/傘.jpg)
![産地風景](https://www.wakayama-sangyo.com/monozukuri/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/minajigassa_section01_ph01.jpg)
![産地風景](https://www.wakayama-sangyo.com/monozukuri/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/minajigassa_section01_ph02.jpg)
![産地風景](https://www.wakayama-sangyo.com/monozukuri/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/minajigassa_section01_ph03.jpg)
![産地風景](https://www.wakayama-sangyo.com/monozukuri/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/minajigassa_section01_ph03.jpg)
![産地風景](https://www.wakayama-sangyo.com/monozukuri/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/minajigassa_section01_ph02.jpg)
![作業の様子](https://www.wakayama-sangyo.com/monozukuri/wp-content/themes/wakayama/img/origin/lacquerware/bg-02.jpg)
![作業の様子](https://www.wakayama-sangyo.com/monozukuri/wp-content/themes/wakayama/img/origin/lacquerware/bg-02-sp.jpg)
Scenes of work
![Strips](https://www.wakayama-sangyo.com/monozukuri/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/minajigassa_section02_ph01.jpg)
Strips
Hinoki cypress wood, cut in August and September, is processed into strips. The wood is shaved with a special plane and the thickness of the strips, which vary according to the location woven, is determined through skill and intuition.
![Braided cord](https://www.wakayama-sangyo.com/monozukuri/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/minajigassa_section02_ph02.jpg)
Braided cord
Braided cord is used to reinforce the edge of the hat. There are 5-cord braids and 7-cord braids.
![Braiding](https://www.wakayama-sangyo.com/monozukuri/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/minajigassa_section02_ph03.jpg)
Braiding
The strips are alternately passed under each other, to shape the body through wicker weaving. The shape is formed while calculating where to insert bamboo and cherry bark for reinforcement.
![Reinforcement/finishing](https://www.wakayama-sangyo.com/monozukuri/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/minajigassa_section02_ph04.jpg)
Reinforcement/finishing
After weaving, the main part of the hat is reinforced with three pieces of bamboo. The edge is wrapped with thick braided cord and strengthened. On the back, the brim that supports the shade is closed with hemp thread to complete the hat.
![伝統工芸の種類](https://www.wakayama-sangyo.com/monozukuri/wp-content/themes/wakayama/img/origin/lacquerware/bg-03.jpg)
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Traditional crafts of Wakayama
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