Kuqa Cap

Kuqa Cap

　　Kuqa Cap

　　The Kuqa Cap has a long production history, dating back as early as the Jin Dynasty or even earlier.

　　During the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty, the prince of Kuqa presented the local lambskin cap as an offering during his court visit. Its smooth and lightweight texture was highly appreciated by the royal nobility, and it became a regular tribute thereafter.

　　At the center of old Kuqa, there is a “Tumak Bazaar” (Hat Street) that has been around for hundreds of years, where shops and vendors selling hats can be found year-round.

　　There are five main styles of Kuqa lambskin caps: white lambskin cap, smooth-surface lambskin cap, lined lambskin cap, Western-style lambskin cap, and Kyrgyz-style cap, among others.