1993.37.35 (Hat)

Stiff purple hat with no rim. Gold thread decorates the outside. At the edge is a series of inverted peaks around the hat, then step pyramids that are alternately inverted, then a horizontal line, then a series of abstract flower designs using triangles to depict them, then the inverted peaks again. The top is bordered with a braid design, then the peaks, then the abstract flower designs, the peaks and a less abstract flower in the center. The inside top is lined with red,white & blue fabric. The sides are lined with pink, green, and blue floral designed fabric. Blue plastic tape borders the inside edge. "Zabal, Iran" is written in black permanent ink on green iron-on material, attached to the tape. Color: ML