Hat

Item number 3647/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Round cap-like hat, made of heavy cotton. Hat decorated with woven white and black stripes; white stripes are solid, black ones consist of alternating solid and checkered bands. Body and shoulder consist of horizontal pieces of cloth; crown made up of a small circle, stitched to interior. Horizontal band making up shoulder is pleated along the exterior and protrudes around crown.

History Of Use

The kufi—also known as a taqiyah or koofiyad—is a brimless cap typically worn by West African Muslim men. It has been worn for centuries and is typically accompanied by an agbádá (a flowing, wide-sleeved robe). Originally associated with Islamic practice, however the kufi is now worn by Africans of various faiths and has become part of traditional West African dress.