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Culture and Religion
Hats and headgears have been popular accessories for a very long time. People wear different kinds of headgears depending on their occupation, religion and culture. Here we take a look at the common religious caps and hats.
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Yarmulke
A Yarmulke is a cap worn by Jewish men, especially during prayer. It is also called a Kippah.
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Dastaar or Pagri
The Sikh turban is an article of faith. It is called a “dastaar” or “pagri”.
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Taqiyah
Followers of Islam wear a Taqiyah. By itself, the taqiyah can be any colour - however, particularly when worn under the headscarf, they are kept in a traditional white.
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Mitre
And on to Christianity. Bishops wear a cap called a mitre. On a chess board, the Bishop piece is designed to look like a real bishop wearing a Mitre on the head.
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Gelug
Buddhist monks wear a bright, yellow hat called the Gelug. Do you remember seeing it in Tintin in Tibet?
