Doppa
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The doppa, doppi or duppi is a traditional square or round skullcap worn by the related Uyghur and Uzbek peoples of Central Asia. It is one of many Turkic skullcaps categorised under the Russian umbrella term tubeteika, and its written history has been attested to since at least the 19th century. Doppas have intricate, embroidered designs that symbolise elements of the wearer's background. There are several types of doppas distinguished by their embroideries or place of origin, but there is no agreed-upon standard of classification. The doppa is culturally significant to the Uyghurs and Uzbeks, and is the national headwear of the two peoples. The Uyghur Doppa Cultural Festival, held every year on 5 May, celebrates Uyghur culture and history, with the doppa as the symbolic centerpiece.
The doppa, doppi or duppi is a traditional square or round skullcap worn by the related Uyghur and Uzbek peoples of Central Asia. It is one of many Turkic skullcaps categorised under the Russian umbrella term tubeteika, and its written history has been attested to since at least the 19th century. Doppas have intricate, embroidered designs that symbolise elements of the wearer's background. There are several types of doppas distinguished by their embroideries or place of origin, but there is no agreed-upon standard of classification. The doppa is culturally significant to the Uyghurs and Uzbeks, and is the national headwear of the two peoples. The Uyghur Doppa Cultural Festival, held every year on 5 May, celebrates Uyghur culture and history, with the doppa as the symbolic centerpiece.
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