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Sombrereria Medrano in Madrid - Since 1882
On 7th June I visited Mr Beltrán Medrano-Tomás in his shop in Madrid.In the past I published some article about the wonderful religious hats this very talented craftsman is creating:Price-Lists of a...
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Serviclero (Former Cooperativa Nacional del Clero) in Madrid
On 10th June I visted Mr Javier Castelo in the workshops of Serviclero in Madrid, Spain.They also provide very high quality Spansih bonetes to the clergy.Here some pictures:
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The Catholic Herald
The Catholic Herald published an article about the collection.You can read the article here.The Catholic Herald is a very informative and worth reading newspaper.Think about a subscription!More...
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Imam Sarığı Worn by the Grand Mufti of Perm
MukhammedgaliHazratHuzin (Мухаммедгали хазрат ХУЗИН), Grand Mufti of Perm, SUImam Sarığı (head covering worn by an Islamic imam)Green is the traditional color of the Islam
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Sombrero Arzobispal Lana
On 8th June I bought this very special "Sombrero Arzobispal Lana" in the shop ofCasa Yustas, Madrid, Spain.The hat was made by Artesania PONS OLIVER, Alicante, Spain
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The Chapel Veil or Prayer Veil (or Mantilla)
By coincidence I found a nice picture on the page ofSaint Francis Veil Company, Veneta, Oregon, USAshowing the Vergin Mary covering her head with a veil.You will find detailed information...
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Academic Caps of the University of Durham
Academic garb of the University of DurhamMortarboard, tricorn hat with golden tassel, John Knox cap with pompon(click to enlarge)Get a copy of this wonderful book:Goff, Philip: University of London -...
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Fashion Headcoverings - Louis Vuittion (1)
BirettaSpanish BonetePileolus (Zucchetto, soli deo)
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Imam Sarığı Worn by the Islamic Dignitaries of Perm
© picture: BezformataIslamic dignitaries of Perm, RussiaSee as well the article:Imam Sarığı Worn by the Grand Mufti of PermImam Sarığı (head covering worn by an Islamic imam)Green is the traditional...
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Josef Freinademetz and John of Nepomuk
During August I made some holiday in Ortisei, South Tyrol, Italy,the home of the famous wood carvers. In the retail shop of Albert Comploj I bought 2 very nice wood figures: 1. Saint Joseph...
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Sombrero Arzobispal by Sombrereria Medrano
In July I wrote an article aboutthe Sombrero Arzobispal Lana.Here some impressions of such a sombrero de teja mabe byMr Beltrán Medrano-Tomás, Madrid.
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The Living Church
The Language of VestureWritten by Peter Eaton The Very Rev. Peter Eaton is the dean of St. John’s Cathedral, Denver, and a member of the Episcopal Church’s Standing Commission on Ecumenical and...
View ArticleThe Papal Tiara
Nice movie about the papal tiara About the tiara of H.H. Pope emeritus Benedict XVIread:Tiara Pope Benedict XVI
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Pagh (પાઘ) - Swaminarayan Hindu Tradition
Pagh - Swaminarayan Hindu Tradition The pagh (pronounced ‘paagh’; પાઘ) is a traditional head covering worn by all sadhus of the Swaminarayan denomination of Hinduism.The denomination was founded in...
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Cantor's Hat worn in Spain
In the past, I published several articles about the Jewish cantor's hat. Here a model Jewish cantor's used in Spain in former times.
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Jewish Cantor's hat
During August I made some holiday in Merano, South Tyrol, Italy. In the Jewish Museum I saw three cantor hats on display.
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Head Coverings of the Kawass
In April 2011 I wrote an article about theBarett of the Kirchenschweizer. In Jerusalem you can see something similar:The kawass (or kavas, chawwas, qawwās, کاواس)Today kawasses are men which protect...
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Jesuit Biretta
Here 2 pictures of a Jesuit biretta made byMr Beltrán Medrano-Tomás, MadridThese model was worn by the Jesuits in Spain. The above biretta was made according the ancient pattern:...
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Biretta worn by Benedict Blommaerts
Portrait of Cardinal Benedict Blommaerts (I don't think that he was a cardinal?)half-length turned to the left, facing towards the viewer; wearing a biretta, mozzetta and a rochet in his hands he holds...
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