Hat

Item number Nb11.276 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Dome-shaped basketry hat with small checker work plaited square at top, where warps are visible. This area is outlined with twining and then the warps are split into smaller pieces and double strand twining resumes, but as much finer work. There is a row of triple strand twining, after several rows, and then the warps are split again and two strand twining continues. The bottom rim is finished with a row of triple strand twining followed by four rows of double strand twining, and then another row of triple strand twining. There is a fitted hatband inside hat with a cotton string sewn through it.

History Of Use

Woven hats were used as rain hats, and decorated ones were also symbols of rank and prestige. During the historic period hats were also trade items and made for sale to collectors.

Cultural Context

rain hat

Specific Techniques

Two strand and three strand twining were used for this hat. In two strand twining one weft strand passes over the warp while the other passes under, so that the wefts are always in opposition to each other. Three strand twining is similar execept that the weaver begins with three weft strands that are seperated from each other by a warp. The weft that is furthest to the left is passed over two warps and then under one. The pattern continues with the next weft strand.