woman’s boot
Unicode: 1F462
Description
A person with a wide-brimmed, conical hat, often made of straw or other natural materials, traditionally worn in East Asia.
Group:
Objects > clothing
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, often implies a connection to East Asian culture, travel, or traditional farming/fishing.
Backstory
This emoji was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010. It represents the 'conical hat' or 'rice hat' which is a traditional and widespread form of headwear across many East Asian and Southeast Asian countries, including China, Vietnam, Japan, Korea, and others, where its specific design might vary slightly.
Usage Examples
- Talking about travel to Asia: 'My dream is to visit Vietnam and wear a nón lá 1F462.'
- Referring to traditional farming: 'Farmers often wear these hats to protect themselves from the sun 1F462.'
- Discussing cultural items: 'This emoji reminds me of traditional East Asian clothing 1F462.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often associated with stereotypes of East Asian people, rice paddies, or martial arts films. Can sometimes be used in a simplistic or generalizing manner.
East Asian culture:
A common and practical headwear for protection from sun and rain, especially in rural areas. Also used in traditional performances or cultural celebrations.