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Lambskin national cap

Lambskin national cap

This traditional hat is peculiar to Turkic people and widely used in Central Asia and the Caucasus. Another name for it is "karakul," after the Karakul sheep breed. It is made with lambskin. The cap covers the head up to the ears and keeps it warm in winter.

Skin, Hat, Baku, Azerbaijan


Type

Hat

CRAFTED BY

Rahim Ibrahimov

Rahim is one of only three hat makers in Azerbaijan

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