Kippah - A Religious Cap

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In many religions such as Islam covering the head is considered to be one of the important religious commandments. However, Judaism even holds the same concept of head covering. However, there is no compulsion attached on the ground of religion. Rather, it is being worn during the time of offering prayers or visiting any hold place. This cap which is being in use by the Jews to cover the skull portion I referred to as Kippah. It is considered as an important symbol of the Jewish identity after the almighty Star of David. You will find that almost every Jewish men or boys making use of the Leather Kippahs just as tradition. In this era, you will find that even ladies wear this Kippah just to show their reaffirmation towards the faith. The Kippah is the Hebrew name given for this Hewish cap and is even referred to as Yamaka.

Types and designs of the Kippahs

It is a small-cap of hemispherical shape. It generally measures around five inches in the diameter. It is worn at the apex top portion of the head. You will even find that some people even make use of the pins or hair lips to fit it in a perfect manner. ...
... Many even put inbuilt combs to ensure that the cap remains intact in the same place. For the infants, the cap was specially designed and fitted with some ribbon-like structures. This ensures that the perfect placement of the cap under the chin is made with the security.

Previously, the Kippah caps used were most of the black color with the velvet materials. It uses to bear the Star of David symbol engraved and embroidered in a perfect manner. But now even the religious revolution s has permitted variations in the designs, materials and the color as well. Though it is considered as a part of religious attire for the male, even the women have started making use of it. The Raw silk Kippahs with some beautiful lace, crystals, beads or feminine decorations gives an awesome look.

If you have got a big celebration party or rather a marriage ceremony at home than this Suede Kippahs can be put to use in a preferable manner. They are even available in many bright colors. So, make use of the modern cap of crocheted, knitted or leather form as per your choice.

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Sam Freedam is an author with a deep knowledge regarding diverse kippahs that allures the Jewish people in general.His article on Leather Kippahs,Knit Kippahs and Suede Kippahs is quite interesting to read.One can know a lot about it by reading the article.