The Nón Lá is a cultural object that embodies Vietnamese spirit and history, not an accessory to enhance racist perceptions of Asian costume. There are no precise origins of the Nón Lá, however evidence of its shape can be seen on ancient bronzes dating back to the 3rd century BCE. More @Wikipedia
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