''A Papakha does not signify warmth, it represents honour''
All Praporchik Papakhas are hand crafted by family of kozak (Tatars).
This model:
-Faux fur black Astrakhan -Size approx 9,5/11cm height. -Crossed top tailored in the hat. -Cross on top, representing Orthodoxy. -High thick & heavy quality. Made to last not a touristic prop. -Size: male.
Short Kubanka model, often used in field / training / weddings and all the important events a cossack should dress up properly for.
Papakhas often are gifted, or rewarded. By Military commander, a father, a priest and or village eldest.
Since beginning strongly connected to the ortodox Church & military and cannot be seperated. It's not a hat, it's a culture.
Passed from Father to son, one has to be a man to wear one and a man cannot be without.
The papakha was used to seduce ladies, settle fights, show defeat or victory. Rich cossacks would own over 10-15 hats for special occasions. As the hats get gifted down they often are decorated with embroidery, important papers are kept in the rim.
Used in alot of armed conflicts from both ''sides'' 1600 till modern times in Euro/asian theatre.
