Head gear for an imam

Headcover worn by an imam (prayer leader) in Mecca at the end of the 19th century. The headcover is decorated with embroidery . Similar clothing was worn by other people in Mecca, every function having another type of metal-wire, such as gold, silver or copper.

Head gear for an imam

Headcover worn by an imam (prayer leader) in Mecca at the end of the 19th century. The headcover is decorated with embroidery . Similar clothing was worn by other people in Mecca, every function having another type of metal-wire, such as gold, silver or copper.