Paper skullcap

All nations have their own national clothes, the details of which reflect the history of their origin. Headdresses were given a special place in appearance; the brighter and richer the headdress looked, the more noble the person seemed. The skullcap unites several nations, each of them has its own differences in cut, height, shape, and images, but it has one name. It is customary to make 4 different types, for occasions in life; for weddings they make gold, for funerals black, for reading prayers white. A century ago, one could distinguish a warrior from a shepherd, the head of a village from an outcast, by his hat. You can create your own headdress with your own hands, using paper and paints.

Preparatory stage

Before starting production, we will prepare the material and tools; for this you will need:

• paper;
• scissors;
• paints and brush;
• paper glue or glue stick;
• stationery set (ruler, pencil, eraser).

Important! Prepare your work area by keeping scissors and glue out of the reach of children.Check the operation of the scissors on any paper; if they are dull, they will tear the paper, this will ruin the workpiece.

What paper to choose for a skullcap

When choosing paper for production, you need to pay attention to its density; the paper should not be very thick, but not very thin. Cardboard can be used for the inner rim, but not the entire blank. In the absence of colored paper, you can use plain white paper, simply painting it in the desired color.

Paper skullcap templates

What is the difference between Tatar and Uzbek skullcaps?

In the modern world among Tatar headdresses, Kalyapush, a headdress in the form of a low cylinder with a hard rim, became more common. It is made from velvet, but in the past there were other types of fabrics. The color is mainly dark, blue, black, dark green, decorated with embroidery of various elements, as well as beads and pearls. The more expensive the decoration on the hat, the more noble the person is and the more respect he enjoys.

Another important aspect in the Tatar headdress is the sewing of the lining; an insert made of twisted thread is used at the seam of the two fabrics, and previously horsehair was used. This makes the rim tighter.

Uzbek skullcap Unlike the Tatar one, it has a square shape and a cone-shaped top. The most common type of Chust headdress is made only of black fabric for men and white for women. The ornament applied to it means protection from spirits and, according to legend, gives strength and longevity.

Another definition of a skullcap is a yurt; the dwelling of the Uzbek people fully corresponds to the shape of the headdress. Men's hats are not multi-colored, unlike women's, which can be decorated with all the colors of the rainbow.

How to make a Tatar skullcap from paper

For production we will need:

• a sheet of thick paper (cardboard is acceptable);
• scissors;
• paints and brush;
• pencil;
• white thick threads and an awl;
• tailor's meter (to measure head size).

On a note! If there is no thick thread, take a simple thread and twist it into several layers. In this case, you can replace it with glue.

On paper we draw a sketch of the future product, based on the dimensions taken from the head. The Tatar headdress has a cylindrical shape, so a circle is needed for the top and a rectangular strip to create the rim.

Cut out the parts and paint them dark. After drying, using thread and an awl, we sew the elements together with an outer seam, this will add an ornament to the product. You can strengthen the rim by inserting an additional strip. Paint patterns on the border and top of the hat.

How to make an Uzbek origami skullcap out of paper with your own hands

To create a headdress you will need:

• paper (slightly thick);
• pencil;
• scissors;
• glue;
• tailor's meter.

It is necessary to make a pattern of the model on a sheet of paper; it consists of 1 part, which is subsequently assembled in a cone. Having previously measured the size of the head, using a meter.

Then you need to glue the components together to form a polygon. The decoration of the hat is based on the upcoming event; it can be golden or white patterns. The color of the model itself is divided into black for men and white for women.

Scheme for making a skullcap from paper using glue

In addition to origami, you can also make a skullcap using glue. To do this, follow the instructions.

1. On a sheet of thick paper, draw a circle with a diameter of 18 cm and a rectangle with a width and length of 5 * 56 cm. You can make 2 or 3 strips and glue them into one if you do not have a large sheet.Add fold lines around the entire circumference of the circle, in the form of teeth, which will subsequently be attached to the rim. And also draw a cutout to give it a conical shape.
2. Cut out the details. Connect the circle along the cutout line with glue, forming a flat cone.
3. We connect the cone and the rim, to do this we bend the teeth and coat it with glue. We apply a strip along the entire circumference of the cone. Glue the ends of the strip together.
4. We decorate the resulting skullcap using paper cutouts of various patterns. Do not forget that each applied ornament carries its own symbolism.
5. From colored paper or plain white paper, cut out details for decoration. Use wavy patterns on the headband. The top of the headdress is decorated in the form of rocky patterns.
6. Using glue, fix the ornament on the hat.

How to decorate a paper skullcap

To apply an ornament to a headdress, it is possible to use both paper and thread designs. Different types of patterns are used for different nations, each symbol of which carries a certain meaning.

Using glue, you can attach the beads to the top and side parts. You can use thread to create a separate ornament, as well as hide the gluing points.

Apply patterns on the top of the headdress in accordance with national requirements.