this french style pith helmet 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 sweatbandhat sizing info:adjustable - fits heads from 54cm to 58 cm. for bigger heads please check out the big head version of this helmet.

dr livingston i presume?this pith helmet style (also known as uk pith helmet) is associated with british colonial and foreign service history. it is made from trees grown in the northern part of vietnam. the material can sustain heavy sunlight as well as rain. when wet the hat may become a bit softer but then dries to its original state. the vietnamese learned the art of pith helmet manufacturing a hundred years ago from the french during their occupation. 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 pithadjustable leather sweatband5 3/4 inch high crown2 3/4 inch front brim3 inch back brim1 3/4 inch side brimhat sizing info:adjustable - velcro-like ending on the leather sweatband fits heads from 54 cm to 59 cm.

this indian style pith helmet a.k.a. the bombay bowler is the most popular pith helmet style in north america. these hats are made from the cork or pith of trees from northern vietnam using techniques developed 100 years ago by the french during their occupation. the helmet is functional in both sunny and rainy weather. the crown measures 5 inches high.the front brim measures 2 3/4 inches the back brim at 3 inches and the sides at 2 1/4 inches.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 pithadjustable leather sweatband5 inch high crown2 3/4 inch wide front brim3 inch wide back brim2 1/4 inch wide side brimhat sizing info:adjustable - fits heads from 54cm to 58 cm. for bigger heads please check out the big head version of this helmet.

this white pith helmet is designed to be an historically accurate replica of that worn by the 24th rof in the anglo-zulu war of 1879. it is made from trees grown in the northern part of vietnam. the material can sustain heavy sunlight as well as rain. when wet the hat may become a bit softer but then dries to its original state. the vietnamese learned the art of pith helmet manufacturing a hundred years ago from the french during their occupation. 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 pithadjustable leather sweatband5 3/4 inch high crown2 3/4 inch front brim3 inch back brim1 3/4 inch side brimhat sizing info:adjustable - velcro-like ending on the leather sweatband fits heads from 54 cm to 59 cm.

by popular demand we have introduced this indian style pith helmet in a size range for people with bigger heads. like our regular helmets the size is adjustable by way of a velcro ending to the genuine leather sweatband. otherwise the helmet is identical in quality and materials to the regular indian style pith helmet. the crown measures 5 inches high.the front brim measures 2 3/4 inches the back brim at 3 inches and the sides at 2 1/4 inches. 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 pithfits larger head sizesadjustable leather sweatband5 inch high crown2 3/4 inch wide front brim3 inch wide back brim2 1/4 inch wide side brimhat sizing info:adjustable - fits heads from 57 cm to 61 cm.

by popular demand we have introduced this french style pith helmet in a size range for people with bigger heads. like our regular helmets the size is adjustable by way of a velcro ending to the cotton sweatband. otherwise the helmet is identical in quality and materials to the regular french style pith helmet. 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 pithfits larger head sizes3 inch wide brim4 1/2 inches high crownadjustable cotton sweatbandhat sizing info:adjustable - fits heads from 59 cm to 62 cm.

the pith helmet is made from the core (pith) of trees that grow in northern vietnam. they are made one piece at a time. this helmet has the same properties as the others piths we carry that being extremely lightweight. immersible in water whereby the wearer stays cool as he/she hikes and the water evaporates. 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 pith5 inch high crown2 inch wide front brim2 1/2 inch wide back brim2 inch wide side brimadjustable leather sweatbandhat sizing info:adjustable - the hat fits heads from 55 cm to 60 cm. adjusts via a velcro ending on the interior sweatband.

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 sweatbandhat sizing info:adjustable - fits heads from 54cm to 58 cm. for bigger heads please check out the big head version of this helmet.

by popular demand we have introduced this white coloured french style pith helmet in a size range for people with bigger heads. like our regular helmets the size is adjustable by way of a velcro ending to the cotton sweatband. otherwise the helmet is identical in quality and materials to the regular french style pith helmet. 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 pithfits larger head sizes3 inch wide brim4 1/2 inches high crownadjustable cotton sweatbandhat sizing info:adjustable - fits heads from 59 cm to 62 cm.