Jagged Turban

This theatrical turban has bits and loose ends all over the place it looks like it going to fall apart but its all sewn together.

Made from white cotton

The turban has lots of loose end to throw around your neck

 

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

Jinnah Cap

Jinnah cap which can is also be known as a Karakul hat 

The hat is similar to forage caps as they are peaked and folds flat when taken off The Karakul worn in Russia is made of the same fur but is cylindrical/pillbox shaped rather than peaked liked the  

The Jinnah cap is named after Muhammad Ali Jinnah the founding father of Pakistan who wore one as did many politicians in Pakistan 

The hat was also worn by William Hartnell, the first Dr Who and Mr Khan on the TV Series Citizen Khan. The President of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai is also often seen wearing one.

Traditionally made from the fur of Persian Lambs, but nowadays more often from faux fur, like the one I'm wearing.

Karakul directly translates to black fur in the Uzbek Language, Karakul or Qaraqul are a breed of Persian sheep. 

 

Orange Turban

This is a basic rectangle of lightweight orange fabric tied around the head to create a turban.

Used for a group of bad guys in our LRP club as image below, combined with black trousers and tabard they created a great look

Grrr

I usually start with a knot in the end of the fabric, put this at the back of the end and stretch the fabric full width to front, where I twist the fabric to tighten to skull before wrapping the remaining fabric around the head to form a headband which I then tuck in creating a secure head covering

As the image below the end of the fabric can be tucked in around the head or left loose. When left loose this can also be partially tucked in providing a face covering (see top image)

Sindhi Cap

The Sindhi cap 

This is a hat worn mainly by people in Balochistan Sindh and by Pashtun people that live in Pakistan and Afghanistan. 

It is a part of Sindhi and Saraiki culture.

In Sindhi culture, the hat is given as a gift of respect.

Fully authentic Sindhi caps are handwoven and involve many hours of hard work  

Intricate patterns are embroidered on the hat, and very often small pieces of mirror and gemstones are also sewed into it.  

The hat is almost a typical pillbox shape, (similar to a smoking cap or Kufi hats) the big difference is the arched shape cut out in the front to expose part of the forehead.

 

Gold Fascinator

This hat was described as a Theatrical, Wedding, Gold, Empress Style. Medieval Reenactment Hat, Fascinator.

Fascinators usually are something associated with women's headwear rather than men's and are basically a hat that covers only a small portion of the top of the head and purely ornamental in function.

While possible designed for a woman, I can see easily being worn by a man

This fascinator is made of lightweight wire gauze, with trimming  

It could be used for an Arabian or East Asian Princess or Prince

 

Aladdin Headgear

So this hat was described as Aladdin or Genie Theatrical Fancy Dress Hat, I think that's about right.

Although it also for me feels like it would suit Indian cultural headwear as well

Made by covering a foam sponge substructure in fabrics and beads, it feels light as a feather.

A good fancy dress hat, however, I don't think very tough so not sure how good it will be where it will be worn multiple time such in theatrical use.

 

Story Tellers Hat

This hat is called a Kyrgyz and also known as the Ak Kalpak or White Kalpak, worn by people in central Asia

This is the national hat of Kyrgyzstan, Russian

Its also known by some as the storyteller's hat, it is mainly a hat worn by the nomadic men at festivals although for some in the region its everyday attire. This style hat is known only in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan

Made of 4 padded panels of felt, this tall embroidered hat is supposed to resemble snow-covered mountains,

The 4 panels represent the four elements: air, water, fire, and earth. Where the panels meet represent the sun and life. There is also a tassel on the right part of the crossing which represents posterity and prosperity

One of the best things about this hat is it packs flat, the joints in the panels are butted together with no overlap so they fold easily

A hat to provide warmth in winter.

Chapo-turban

This chaperone from a set of medieval theatre hats is more Arabian Nights than medieval.

The fabrics that have been chosen along with the beads and sequins totally change the look of this headgear.

It now needs to be used for a character out of the stories of the Arabian Nights.

What's left of the fabric hangs down the back of the neck and is covered in sequins.

Fortunately or unfortunately depending on your point of view, there was no genie in the lamp.