© all pictures: kikarhashuk
The Philippi headwear collection is currently the world’s largest collection of clerical, ecclesiastical and religious head coverings and is unique in both its scope and size. You will find examples of headgear from every religious persuasion around the globe, whether ceremonial or worn as part of everyday life. In addition, the collection includes 116 religious objects.
November 25, 2011
November 23, 2011
The Jewish White Hat
After my research white hats were worn by Moroccan rabbis (dynasty of Abuchatzeiras; Baba Sali and his issue).
November 14, 2011
November 09, 2011
The Kalansowa (قلنسوة), Headgear of the Coptic Orthodox Monks
Kalansoah [Qalansuwah, Kalansowa, Kalansawa]
worn by Coptic Orthodox monks
The 12 crosses symbolize the 12 apostles. They should protect the wearer from evil thoughts and keep him clean. The seam on the top reminds the monks of St Anthony the Great, who always resisted the temptations, persecutions and plagues of the demons. The demons tore on his hood and damaged it. St Anthony then sewed it back together and a seam became visible. The monks in their ascetic life should never lose their courage and nerve, and in spite of all temptations, continue to fight unwaveringly for the faith.
Film about the Kalansowa in German Language
November 04, 2011
The Coptic Emma - عمة
His Holiness, Pope Shenouda III
S.E. The Coptic Bishop Anba Gabriel wearing a Emma - عمة
S.E. The Coptic Bishop Anba Damian of the Coptic Monastry Höxter-Brenkhausen
wearing a Emma - عمة
Emma - عمة
Emma - عمة in white
Emma - عمة in white
Emma - عمة in white
The black Emma is worn together with the cassock; the white one only during high ceremonies.
November 03, 2011
Three Protestant Mitres
Have a look at the following 3 mitres which were used in the Protestant Kloster Loccum.
Mitre of th 18th century
Mitre used around 1900 ornamented with Luther roses
Mitre of 1963 (800 years Kloster Loccum)
worn stilltoday by the abbot of the abbey
Horst Hirschler, Abbot of Kloster Loccum