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The fez (Turkish: fes, Ottoman Turkish: فس, romanized: fes), also called tarboosh/tarboush (Arabic: طربوش, romanized: ṭarbūš), is a felt headdress in the shape of a short, cylindrical, peakless hat, usually red, typically with a black tassel attached to the top.
M.O.V.P.E.R. is guided by a philosophy that is deeply rooted in the concept of “Good Fellowship” [10] [clarification needed] which, according to The Grotto, represents a “spirit of wholesome fun.” [11] A Grotto Fez design from the Las Vegas Grotto Sin-A-Tra, distinguishable with its black fez and red tassel.
Shriners International, formally known as the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (AAONMS), is an American Masonic society.Founded in 1872 in New York City, it is headquartered in Tampa, Florida, and has over 200 chapters across nine countries, with a global membership of nearly 1.7 million "Shriners". [1]
Thomas Frederick Cooper (19 March 1921 – 15 April 1984) was a Welsh [1] [2] prop comedian and magician.As an entertainer, his appearance was large and lumbering at 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m), [3] and he habitually wore a red fez when performing.
Chain stitch, which is adaptable and relatively easy to create, was used in Persia for Resht embroidery, with densely worked flowers and arabesques on felted woollen cloths. [11] A type of embroidery similar to heavy chain stitch, known as kurar, was previously used by Bedouin to create dresses for both men and women. It required four people ...
In urban slang, the karakul cap is called a fur kufi, while the Rampuri cap is called a velvet fez hat. When worn properly, these caps are always slanted at an angle, and never placed straight on the head. Leopard print karakul caps are common in Africa, but are rarely seen in the United States.
The hat has strong associations with many Islamic cultures, as well as Pan-African pride. [11] In West Africa, a kufi cap is the traditional hat for men, and is part of the national costume of most of the countries in the region. It is worn by Muslims, and African Christians. Many grandfathers and other older men wear a kufi every day to ...
The fez is also worn with the kanzu and dashiki in East Africa. The East African style has a tassel that hangs from the top of the hat. The red fez was introduced into the region by the military. During British colonial rule of East Africa, the red fez was worn by a regiment called the King's African Rifles. The fez is also worn in West Africa ...