Chinese Uyghur People Man's Hat: "Doppa"

Chinese Uyghur People Man's Hat: "Doppa"

Collection: Everyday Connections

Object Type: Headwear, Skullcaps

Country: Tibet (China)
Continent: Asia
Geographic Region: Eastern Asia
width: 6 in; height: 2 in; depth: 6 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.
Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doppa