French Pith Helmet - White

This French style pith helmet in white is the original design from Vietnam. A hundred years ago, the French discovered the advantages of the material used to make these hats. The pith is from trees in northern Vietnam and has properties that make it both a good sun and rain shield. These helmets are made in Vietnam using the techniques inherited by the former French occupiers. This style has the biggest brim, about 2 3/4 inches, and is thus arguably the most functional.
Due to the handmade nature of the Pith Helmets, please be advised that there may be some minor imperfections in the construction of the hat. These imperfections should not hinder the look or the wear of the helmet.
Hat Details:
Made of pithBrim measures approximately 2 3/4 inches wideAdjustable cotton sweatband
Hat Sizing Info:
Small/Medium adjustable cotton sweatband fits heads from 55 cm to 57 cm.
Large/X-Large adjustable cotton sweatband fits heads from 58 cm to 61 cm.
Hat Sizing Info:
Small/Medium adjustable cotton sweatband fits heads from 55 cm to 57 cm.
Large/X-Large adjustable cotton sweatband fits heads from 58 cm to 61 cm.
Delivery Info: We offer a wide variety of delivery options within the UK and Internationally.
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Exchanges & Returns Info: You have 30 days from receipt of your order to send the hats back for a return or an exchange.
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Customer Reviews
By Marco Willemsma
23 May 2019
The Large-X Large I (59cm head size) have, has a sweatband fit which is larger than the 58cm lower limit given in the text. So I'll need to restitch the headband. Next time I would probably order the small-medium variant instead.
By Sergiusz Kalinowski
29 May 2017
VERY pleasant experience. As the hat never touches the top of your head, there is ample space around and above the crown, and air can circulate freely. In fact, there are some silly whistling noises when wind meets ventilation holes :) You can even skip wearing your sunglasses. The brim is wide enough that you are permanently walking in your own private shade.
After a while, you forget you are wearing it, and it's only the curious looks from people walking past you that remind you of the fact.
I always wanted one since I was an easily-impressionable boy (some might argue I have not changed all that much), and now that I got round to looking pith helmets up on the internets, I snapped mine up as soon as I set my eyes on this page :)
By Anonymous
01 Aug 2016
By A parent
21 Apr 2016
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10 Dec 2015
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26 Aug 2015
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11 Jun 2015
By Richard
14 Sep 2014
By David Lovell
21 Mar 2014
By Mr james mercer
23 Sep 2013
By Mr Keith Byatt
13 Aug 2013
By Anonymous
13 Aug 2012
As this helmet is no high-price article, it wasn't quite unexpected to find that it is a bit poorlier crafted than the Indian Pith Helmet. Apart from loose threads, also the inner lining was loose at several places, even at the borders. So I had to do some re-glueing in order to prevent the fabric from unravelling.
All in all, the French Pith Helmet is a good article.
By Miss Sally Howes
30 Jun 2012
Thought I'd never find a replacement so when I spotted this on the website I was over the moon.
Makes me, and everyone else, smile when I wear it!
Thank you, again, Village Hats - the best hat shop I've ever found, on or off line.
By Anonymous
11 Jan 2009
Now I have my very own and look forward to telling the tale whilst gardening