April 22, 2024
EXOTIC- KYRGYZ KALPAK FELT HAT - MOUNTAIN TRIBAL TRADITION -NATIONAL HAT
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This kalpak was originally worn by the Nomadic mountain tribes of Kyrgyzstan. The kalpak is designed to keep the head warm in winter and shade the head in summer. This hat will comfortably fit a men's M/L. You will need to adjust the brim up and down to fit your head to size. Height as shown in the second photo is 11", the rim is 1.5". The trimming and piping is gray velvet. The embroidery is black and gray threads. Lined inside. Top quality craftsmanship. The kalpak hat from Kyrgyzstan is commonly worn today. It is also worn as a ceremonial hat for special events and weddings. Top quality hat.Wool production is a traditional craft of Kyrgyzstan. Since the country is very mountainous and has many tribal nomadic communities, they tend to live under very cold weather conditions. They live in yurts made with felt wool and decorative trimmings known as shyrdaks. The color dyeing, designing and stitching are all hand done. Some embroideries are machine stitched. Delightful, high quality end products. They have perfected the production of felt wool over centuries.This is an effort on our part to bring you unique items and support the various Women's handicraft groups developing their handicraft cottage industries in Central Asia. This item is from a village just outside Naryn, Kyrgyzstan. Your winning bid will assist these talented, Industrious
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