"Bukharan" kippa - yarmulke - turquoise - various sizes

This magnificent kippa comes from the rich tradition of Bukharan Jews, an ancient community from the region of present-day Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. The cap is embroidered with dense colored threads in the characteristic style of Central Asian folk art. The dominant turquoise blue base is decorated with floral motifs in dark blue, yellow and orange, bordered with a multicolored edge. Dense embroidery using a technique reminiscent of the so-called tambour gives the kippa a plastic, relief-like character. This type of head covering was worn by Bukharan Jews during prayers and festive occasions for centuries.