#headwear

As global temperatures fluctuate and environmental awareness rises, the demand for innovative and sustainable winter wear has grown exponentially. In recent years, Bangladesh has emerged as a key player in the global apparel industry, particularly in winter headwear manufacturing. This article explores the latest innovations and trends in winter wear from Bangladesh, highlighting significant…

Married women's headdresses (shatweh) from Bethlehem.

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Village woman's cap (taqiyeh) made of quilted cream coloured cotton, and embroidered around the rim with chain stitch, buttonhole wheels, and close herringbone stitch in mainly black and pale brown and embellished with yellow, green and pink floss silk thread.

Curator's comments: This cap would have been worn under a more elaborate headdress ('araqiyeh) and only the embroidered rim would have shown.

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