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Ttraditional Korean hat (gat)

(4 customer reviews)

$ 99.29 USD

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  • Wear a piece of Joseon-era prestige with lasting comfort, thanks to a master-crafted three-layer structure and soft rubber lining
  • Handcrafted by a Korean artisan with 30+ years’ experience and secured by a chin strap loop
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At a glance

Who it's for
Adults seeking authentic Korean traditional hats for ceremony, performance, or cultural display
Main benefit
Helps convey the look of Joseon-era formality while offering structure, durability, and lasting comfort
Texture / fit
Three-layer structure with soft rubber lining and lightweight feel; fits atop head, secured by chin strap
Size
Outer diameter 45 cm, inner diameter 18 cm
Material / key ingredients
Traditional layered fiber construction, reinforced ring, soft rubber lining
How to use
Place on top of the head and secure using the chin strap loop; do not insert head into the inner crown.

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Description

This is a traditional Korean gat (men’s hat) by Hanbok damda, handcrafted by a Korean master artisan with over 30 years’ experience. It reproduces the traditional three-layer gat construction with a slim reinforced ring and is designed to sit lightly on top of the head and be secured with a chin strap. Intended for adults, it pairs with traditional topknots or hanbok for ceremonies, performances, and cultural display.

Why This One

  • Outer diameter 45 cm — large brim that fits adult styling and stage wear.
  • Made by a master artisan with over 30 years’ experience — traditional handcrafting and finishing.
  • Three-layer construction with a slim reinforced ring — built to remain sturdy with long-term use.

Key Features

  • Traditional three-layer gat construction for durability and structure.
  • Slim, reinforced ring finish on the crown for long-lasting shape retention.
  • Head-contact area lined with soft rounded rubber for comfort during extended wear.
  • Includes chin strap loop; decorative beaded gat-string sold separately (model uses a display strap).
  • Gat string option: wooden beaded strap inspired by contemporary K-pop styling; weight balanced for performance or dance.
  • Designed to sit on top of the head (not placed inside the crown) and fixed with a chin strap or by wearing with a traditional topknot (sangtu) for a secure fit.

How to Use

  1. Place the gat on top of the head — do not insert the head into the inner crown opening.
  2. Secure the gat by fastening the chin strap loop under the chin.
  3. For a more complete, stable fit, wear a traditional topknot (sangtu) and position the gat over the topknot.
  4. If attaching a decorative gat-string, use the gat’s built-in connector/hook for a clean, secure attachment.

Specifications

Outer Diameter 45 cm
Inner Diameter 18 cm
Top Crown Inner Diameter (alternate measurement shown) 16 cm
Construction Three-layer mesh with slim reinforced ring
Head-contact finish Soft rounded rubber lining
Gat string Optional wooden beaded strap (sold separately)
Origin Made in Korea (handcrafted by domestic artisan)

Cautions

  • Avoid external shocks and heavy impact to preserve shape and longevity.
  • Decorative gat-strap shown on models is for display and not included unless purchased as an option.
  • When attaching a strap, use the gat’s connector/hook rather than forcing or puncturing the hat material.

4 reviews for Ttraditional Korean hat (gat)

  1. Raúl – Mexico City, Mexico –

    Me gusta el sombrero Gat. Lo usé en una fiesta y me sentí bien con él. El detalle del acabado es impresionante y la calidad se nota de inmediato. Definitivamente lo recomendaría a otros, especialmente por su durabilidad.

  2. نور – Casablanca, المغرب –

    عجبني القبعة التقليدية. الخامة مريحة جدًا، وتفاصيلها ممتازة. بس وصلت بلون مختلف شوي عن الصور على الإنترنت.

  3. فاطمة – رياض, المملكة العربية السعودية –

    الحجاب جيد ويبدو كرمز تقليدي. قابل للتكيف ومناسب لكل الأذواق. اللون كان أفتح قليلاً من الصور.

  4. أمير سعيد from منطقة دجلة، العراق –

    لقد كان ارتداء هذا الجات تجربة سحرية. حينما كنت صغيرًا في قرية، أتذكر كيف حازت هذه القبعة على إعجاب جميع من حولي خلال مهرجان الربيع. تُعيدني إلى الأيام الجميلة.

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