Classic Dov Bear Velvet Yarmulke / Kippah

The original — the iKippah Dov Bear in his classic pose on a soft navy velvet crown. The traditional, Shabbos-ready member of the Dov Bear family: a warm velvet kippah / yarmulka that started the lineup and still feels right at the shul, the yeshiva and the simcha.

Quick facts

• Material: Soft classic velvet · Dov Bear print on navy
• Sizes: Kids’ sizes 1–6 plus 16cm & 18cm flat sizes
• Perfect for: Shabbos, yeshiva, bar mitzvahs, daily wear, brothers sets
• Personalize: Optional name embroidery, Hebrew or English, no minimum

Perfect for the little sports fan

Velvet is the traditional Shabbos kippah material, so the Classic Dov Bear is the one that works for shul davening, a yeshiva day and a bar mitzvah without missing a beat — with just enough of the Dov Bear character to keep a young boy happy to put it on. It is the dressy-traditional anchor of the iKippah Soccer, Baseball, Basketball and Boxing Dov Bear set.

Why parents love this velvet kippah

Soft navy velvet feels warm and comfortable against the head through long davening, looks classic in shul, and the Dov Bear print gives a plain velvet yarmulke a friendly personality. Sizes run from a size-1 toddler kippah for a 3-year-old up to a size-5 kippah for an adult man, so one design carries the upsherin boy through his bar-mitzvah years. A traditional everyday kippah a boy will actually reach for.

Frequently asked questions

What size kippah should I order for my child?
Size 1 fits roughly ages 2–4, Size 2 ages 4–7, Size 3 ages 7–10, Size 4 ages 10–13, and Size 5 most teens and adult men; Size 6 and the flat sizes run a little larger again. Between sizes? Size up, WhatsApp us your child’s age and head circumference, or visit our Lakewood showroom for a personal fitting.

Is a kippah the same as a yarmulke or a yarmulka?
Yes — kippah, yarmulke and yarmulka are three spellings for the same head covering (the Hebrew word is kippah, the Yiddish is yarmulke / yarmulka). However you spell it, this is the one you are looking for.

How do I care for a velvet kippah?
Brush gently with a soft cloth to keep the pile fresh and spot-clean marks with a barely-damp cloth. Skip soaking and the dryer — velvet keeps its look best with light, gentle care.

Velvet kippah vs cotton kippah — which should I pick?
Velvet is the warmer, dressier, more traditional choice and is the classic pick for Shabbos and shul. Cotton is lighter and more casual for active daily wear. For a Shabbos-and-yeshiva kippah, velvet is the traditional pick.

Can my boys get the matching sports Dov Bear kippahs?
Yes — the Classic Dov Bear anchors the set alongside the iKippah Soccer, Baseball, Basketball and Boxing Dov Bear yarmulkes, so brothers can mix the dressy classic with their favorite sport.

Want it embroidered? No minimum order — WhatsApp 732-444-3111 or email, and we’ll set it up.

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