Mathal or Patha is worn by men while working in the ricefields. Gajari mathal is a large wide conical hat, 36-37 cm in diameter. The pointed steep crown flares into a wide brim. The exterior and interior layer are made of split bamboo flesh and woven in open hexagonal pattern. Between layers are dried leaves of gajari (Shorea robusta). The brim is reinforced with two bamboo rings, with a secondary ring attached to the upper part of the brim. The reinforcements are tied in place with a fine wire, and there is no headliner.