Chinese Uyghur People Woman's Hat: "Doppa"
Collection: Everyday Connections
Object Category: Traditional Clothing and Adornment
Country: China
Continent: Asia
Geographic Region: Eastern Asia
Materials: Wool
width: 5.5 in;
height: 1.75 in;
depth: 5.5 in
This skullcap, called "doppa," is worn by the Uyghur People of western China, next to the border of Uzbekistan. The majority of Uyghurs are Muslim.
Uyghur doppas are round and a soft construction. They bear some resemblance to the skullcaps worn by the Uzbeks.
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