The Bucharian style kippah is worn by the Jews of Bukhara who trace their origins back to the Israelites who never returned from Babylonian Exile. Bukharian Jews, whose name comes from the ancient emirate of Bokhara, hail from Uzbekistan and its neighboring five Central Asian republics, sometimes referred to as the “Five Stans.”
Thanks to a client who recently asked for a Bukhara kippah, here it is. The design on this one was repeated from the tallit bag but other embroidered designs are available. If you are interested in this style of kippah, you must submit an accurate measurement of your head circumference depending on how it will be worn (see information below.) This is usually taken at the scalp line. I don’t make these in quantity — just one to match your tallit.
If you have any questions about my custom designed Bukhara kippot, or would like to place an order for a custom designed Bukhara kippah, please complete my order form.
White cotton velveteen with the Lion of Judah embroidered on the top. The rim has a vine of leaves.
This was custom made along with the bar mitzvah boy’s tallit bag.
A large navy velveteen kippan with the Star of David appliqued from white silk. There are stars embroidered around the rim.
Note: Future kippot of this style will be made with the large star embroidered instead of applique.
This was made from black dupioni silk and has the customer’s hamsa design embroidered on the top.
A dotted silver trim is around the base.
This one made for a newly ordaned cantor, to match her custom tallit.
Navy blue silk with an olive tree design. Olives are one of the 7 species of Israel.
A medium blue silk with a pomegranate border all around the rim.
Kippot made from various silk blends with jacquard border trim.
This one made for a bar mitzvah boy who was really into City architecture!
Another kippah to match the custom atarah:
This a very special kippah that was made for the Purim Holiday. It is navy velveteen with “Happy Purim”
around the brim in 7 languages. A grogger is embroidered on the top.
Here is a drawing showing two ways the Bukhara kippah can be worn. It is critical that you measure accurately and, for women, measure generously to account for your hair!! You can also specify whether you want a narrow or wide brim. The green lines shows where to take these measurements.
