Saturday 13 November 2021

Doppa

 

The Doppa is a cap that normally has a square base


The hat is worn by the Uzbeks of Afghanistan and Uyghurs which are part China.


The hat is derived from a hat worn in Khwarazmians empire which was a more pointed cap, which can be seen in some of the portraits of the last ruler of the empire Jalaleddin Mingburnu.


The hats are quite firm and shaped around a mould




Doppa in the language of the Uzbeks means Cap