Labbadeh

Not to be confused with Labadee.

The Labbadeh (Arabic: اللبادة, lit. 'beaten'), is a conical brimless felt cap traditionally worn by Lebanese men.

It is made from sheep's wool and is usually combined with a black scarf during work and with a white silk scarf for celebratory, leisure and formal events.

The origin of the labbadeh goes back to ancient times, depictions of it were found in Byblos, Kamid al-Lawz, Aleppo and Tel Michal. Also in reliefs found in Assyrian reliefs of Phoenicians bringing presents to Assyrian Kings and in Persian reliefs of Phoenicians bringing presents to Persian Kings.

The fashion persisted into medieval times across all of Lebanon among the people of Mount Lebanon, Beqaa, South Lebanon and North Lebanon. The Labbadeh survived into the modern era still being used by some villagers in Mount Lebanon, as well as becoming a national symbol of Lebanon as a part of the traditional folk costume of the country.


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