Yarmulke Styles
Different Jewish communities have developed different varieties or styles for the Kippot and there are styles appropriate for different events.
Black Velvet Yarmulke - often worn by ultraorthodox.
Plain black Yarmulke - the plain black Yarmulke is appropriate for all occasions including funerals and mourning. It may be made of cotton, velvet or paper.
Kippah Sruga - crocheted Yarmulke is identified with the settlers and the followers of Rav Kook, members of the National Religious Party and its supporters.
White Satin Kippah - at festive events such as bar-mitzvas and weddings, white satin or festive black Yarmulkes are often distributed, sometimes inscribed to commemorate the event. Conservative Jews favor white satin.
Bucharian Kippot - and other styles of Yarmulkes are worn by various communities. |
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