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FROM THE ARCHIVE<br />
All Hail the Hat<br />
The sidara is a cap that folds flat when not in use.<br />
It has been associated with both military and civilian<br />
custom in Iraq. It was first introduced as<br />
the semi-official “hat of Iraq” in 1921 when King<br />
Faisal I adopted its usage. Ottomans wore the fez<br />
and Arabs in the Arab Peninsula wore thawb;<br />
King Faisal wanted national headgear to distinguish<br />
his Iraqi citizens from others in the region.<br />
The sidara is sometimes called the “Faisaliah” in<br />
his honor. The popularity of the hat has gradually<br />
declined since the fall of the monarchy in 1958;<br />
however, it is still worn on special occasions such<br />
as ceremonial events and weddings.<br />
46 CHALDEAN NEWS <strong>AUGUST</strong> <strong>2022</strong>
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