Kalpac (Noun)
Meaning
A high-crowned black cap (usually made of felt or sheepskin) worn by men in Turkey and Iran and the Caucasus.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- He donned his traditional kalpac, made from soft felted wool, before heading out to celebrate Nowruz.
- In Turkey, it's not uncommon to see men wearing kalpac alongside a suit and tie for formal occasions.
- During his visit to Istanbul, Alex picked up a kalpac from a local hatmaker as a unique souvenir.
- Before praying, Ahmed adjusted his kalpac and smoothed out his thawb.
- On formal evenings in Iran, many men top off their outfit with a black kalpac adorned with intricate stitching.