| The history and tradition of African clothing is long and | | | | There are knitted kufi hats, rasta-style kufi hats, Kente |
| intriguing. One item that comes from this lasting culture | | | | cloth kufi hats and others. The crown style kufi hat is |
| is the kufi hat. The kufi hat comes from West Africa | | | | worn with formal outfits and is often made in |
| where men have worn it for years. It is brimless and | | | | white. Most frequently, kufis are worn with dashikis as |
| rounded to fit to the shape of the head. One will often | | | | part of the formal outfit. These hats are durable and |
| see older men in West Africa wearing a kufi hat each | | | | stylish. They offer any man who wears them the |
| and every day. For them, the hat is a symbol of their | | | | opportunity to celebrate his heritage while |
| status as wise older patriarchs. African Muslims can | | | | simultaneously celebrating his own unique style. |
| be seen wearing the hats on Fridays for their prayers. | | | | The Fulani straw hat is another popular choice. The |
| In recent years, kufi hats have made their mark in | | | | Fula people of West Africa make these hats and they |
| American hip-hop culture, but they may also be seen | | | | are both beautiful and practical. The wide brim of the |
| on the heads of any man who wants to show his | | | | hat is perfect for hot summer afternoons when you |
| cultural heritage. | | | | need to shield your face and eyes from the sun. |
| Kufi hats are available in a range of colors and styles. | | | | |