The fez (Turkish: fes, Ottoman Turkish: فس, romanized: fes), also called tarboosh/tarboush (Arabic: طربوش, romanized: ṭarbūš), is a felt headdress in the shape of a short, cylindrical, peakless hat, usually red, typically with a black tassel attached to the top.

Sep 7, 2023 · The fez, also known as a tarboosh, traces its origins to the early 19th century in the Middle East, specifically in the city of Fez, Morocco. Fez was renowned for its skilled craftsmen, who created these distinctive hats from red felted wool.

The Fez is the ancient and modern national headdress of the Moabites / Moors. The Fez hat is a brimless headdress — most commonly produced in scarlet red with an ebony / black tassel. The red Fez is matched by the red field displayed in the Moorish National Standard [flag].

May 31, 2023 · The Turkish hat, also known as the fez, or turban, has a fascinating history that dates back to the 17th century. The red fezzes were worn as a headdress by soldiers during war, and later became a symbol of the Ottoman Empire's power and authority.

The fez (Turkish: fes, plural fezzes or fezes from Arabic "Fas" the main town in Morocco before 1927), [1] as well as its equivalent, the tarboosh (Arabic: طربوش, romanized: ṭarbūsh), is a felt hat.

Fez most often refers to: Fez (hat), a type of felt hat commonly worn in the Ottoman Empire; Fez, Morocco (or Fes), the second largest city of Morocco; Fez or FEZ may also refer to:

Feb 4, 2024 · What Is a Fez Hat? The fez or tarboosh (in Arabic) is a felt, cylindrical hat, traditionally red. As you see in the picture, they often also have tassels. The hats hail from Morocco, and the red berries that are the source of the red color are sourced from the city of Fez, hence the name.

Jan 21, 2025 · The fez hat is one of the most distinctive and recognisable accessories in global fashion history. With its cylindrical shape and iconic tassel, the fez has transcended its practical origins to become a cultural, religious, and political symbol.

Mar 24, 2023 · F or ninety-nine years, between 1826 and 1925, the most recognisable marker of Ottoman identity in fashion was the fez. Almost all of the empire’s notables, and a large portion of its male citizens, wore this truncated cone of coloured felt on their heads.

The fez is a brimless cone-shaped cap with a flat top. It can also be short and cylindrical. Made of wool or felted wool, the fez usually has a silk tassel attached to the top.