‘Araqchīn: (Persian: skullcap, synonym: ṭāqīyah / ṭāgīyah, gahfīyah, shashiyah ), customarily it is a short, rounded, bowl resembling, cloth skull cap. It can come in a variety of forms and finishes and often embroidered, crocheted, or knitted. It is worn by itself or under other head garments, by men throughout the Arab and Muslim worlds.

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