The reputation and unique characteristics of Hue conical hats are due to the fact that the conical hat making profession in Thua Thien Hue inherits the elements that make up the types of conical hats, from the royal court to the folk, from the North to the South. create private product of this area.

The raw material to produce Hue leaves is a leaf tree with the scientific name of Licuala Fatoua Becc, grown in the district and Nam Dong district, this is a region with high rainfall and high humidity, so it is suitable for the development of leaves. .

The leaf material used is the leaves are neither too young nor too old - the leaves usually have the buds for a month and develop to the full length, width, not turning dark green, the leaf sheaths snug together, not sprung, has soft mode with the length of 40-50cm.

To make up a single color, just light, is both an artistry and an elaborate one of the people who work, asking the engineering and work part of the production process.
In technical terms, the Hue leaf hat maker with experience in choosing the dried leaves is also kept soft green, the 16 screens are usually rounded, proportioned and elaborate. The leaves are many times, careful and smooth. The design of the Hue conical hat depends a lot on the frame.

The frame (also called the pick-up) must be set separately with specific requirements in order to create a balanced, beautiful and pleasing design of the conical hat later on. The framing builder keeps the technique comfortable, the spacing between the belts and the belt ... as a connection to protect the media father, according to an aesthetic "or eye" folklore that actually is A valid ratio has been for many generations and many "right eye to human eye" test area.

When building and roofing leaves must be very skillful, especially when using shim leaves, avoid overlapping layers so that the bar and thin, the nose only has to be disinfected to marry.

When the upgrade was completed, the mechanic entered the shop with a very nice colored thread and then covered it with oil several times. Bright enough exposure to be shiny and kept.

Thanks to the experience and skillful hands of the artisans, the Hue conical hat does not carry a mark representing the beauty of Hue, the cultural village of Hue, but becomes a favorite commodity by everyone. everywhere to Hue and many international hotels