A prayer hat

Sofina: This is a traditional hat that men wear for prayer. It goes back a long time   our prophet used to put it on so there is an obligation to wear this when praying. It is recognised in all Muslim countries.

A man looking at the detail on a prayer hatA prayer hatA woman holding a prayer hat
Abdul Hannan: The colour is for boys, young boys. It encourages them to wear it. This one has been handmade. Someone has spent a lot of time making this.

Sofina: This has definitely been made by a women, it has a very fine finishing to it. She must have been very talented.

Abdul Hannan and Sofina, Bengali Men's Group