Hat, the top part made up of triangular sections of brown, indigo blue and a dark colour with integral pattern in the weave. These are sewn together at the circumference of a vertical band of the last type of textile which forms the sides of the hat. The top part is embroidered with small florets in a variety of colours. At the peak is a small group of tiny wool bobbles, possibly woollen, and around the circumference more tiny bobbles in orange, green, pink and maroon. From alternate bobbles on the circumference hang tassels.
hat (clothing: headwear); textile
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