Raiden's Hat

The Conical Asian hat, also known as rice hat or coolie hat is a simple style of conical hat originating in East and Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, Vietnam, China, Japan and Korea. It is kept on the head by a cloth (often silk) chin strap; an internal band of the same material keeps the hat itself from resting on the wearer's head. This style of hat is used primarily as protection from the sun and rain. When made of straw or matting, it can be dipped in water and worn as an impromptu evaporation-cooling device.

Because of its distinctive shape, it is often used in the depiction of East Asians. Recently, as part of international one day cricket matches in Australia, the conical hat has been a fashion phenomenon amongst spectators, with many decorated in Australian green and gold livery. Given that spectators are exposed for long periods in direct sunlight, the conical hat is a logical sun-safe device.

Raiden's headwear
In Mortal Kombat, this type of hat is worn by Earth's thunder god Raiden and maybe even the ascending demon Ashrah.

In Mortal Kombat: Armageddon: Konquests Mode, Raiden's Hat is one of the collectable relics.

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