![]() | Chechen Hadrah Part 3 Sufi's of Checheya Hadrah Part 3 |
![]() | Egyptian Skills The Fez (also known as the Checheya or Tarboosh) is a red felt hat in the shape of a truncated cone; a black tassel hangs from the crown. The fez cap is of Greek origin and was worn by many different religious and ethnic groups in the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century. I came across this craftsman in my recent visit to Egypt with my wife, making the traditional Fez on his primitive yet super efficient machine. Its fun to watch.... |