balibuntaln.
/balɪˈbʌnt(ə)l/ A fine straw of a very close weave, used for hats. Also attributive, and short for balibuntal hat.
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the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > headgear > [noun] > hat > made of specific material > straw > types of
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1911 Philippine Jrnl. Sci. C 6 115 The Baliuag buntal hat is..more closely woven than that of Lucban, and is consequently stronger.]
1913 T. Muller Industr. Fiber Plants of Philippines (Philippine Islands) Bur. Educ. Bull. 49 84 Only the best weavers can make the buntal-sawalis or bali-buntals as these Baliuag hats are called..usually known there [i.e. in U.S.] as ‘Manilas’.
1918 N.Y. Times 25 Apr. 5 (advt.) The Bally Buntle is one of the strictly new, extremely modish Hats.
1925 N.Y. Times 1 Mar. (advt.) Hats of Horse Hair, Balli Buntle, Bankok.
1927 Observer 12 June 11/4 A bali-buntal in mauve.
1928 N.Y. Times 1 Apr. 7 (advt.) Baku and Balibuntal are favorite straws for Easter Wear.
1928 N.Y. Times 15 Apr. (advt.) Balibuntal hat with velvet petals.
1928 N.Y. Times 11 Apr. (advt.) This Untrimmed Ballibuntl Needs Little Adornment.
1929 Chicago Tribune 9 May Bakus and balibuntals.
1961 Harper's Bazaar Feb. 53 Hat of white balibuntal.
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