Kofia (hat)

A Kofia is a cylindrical cap. In a traditional Kofia the fabric is perforated so as to support the circulation of air. The word comes from the Swahili and means there "hat ". The Kofia is against all common in the Muslim part of East Africa. For example, the first president of Kenya Jomo Kenyatta often like wearing a Kofia.

Because of the close historical connection between Zanzibar and Oman it is worn in this part of the Arabian Peninsula. It applies there as casual headdress and is suitable for every day. There are many different patterns and colors, so you can rarely find two identical Kofia.

For more formal occasions such as traditional festivals or family events, however, the turban is worn for Dish Dash (like in Western culture a tie is worn with a suit ). In addition, then the Khanjar is created.