Light Taupe Linen Kippah, Brown Rim Yarmulke

The Light Taupe Linen Kippah is a four-panel oatmeal linen yarmulke with a contrast cocoa-brown rim, made in 9 sizes and priced at $9.99. The crown is a pale, warm taupe with the open weave linen is known for; the rim is a distinctly darker brown band, stitched in matching thread, which is what separates this from the beige-rim version. There is no print, no embroidery and no stitching detail on the panels — the whole effect comes from the two-tone contrast. One of the 9 sizes is a 16cm flat with clip loops. Sold by Judaica Square, shipping nationwide.

Specifications

How this compares

Best for

• A warm-weather alternative to black velvet for shul
• Weddings and sheva brachos where a tan suit makes black look heavy
• Anyone who wants the rim to actually show — the beige-rim version does not
• Fine hair: the 16cm flat with clips holds where a plain flat slides

Not the right choice if

• You want the rim to disappear into the crown — buy the beige-rim version instead
• You need a winter-weight kippah; linen is a warm-weather fabric
• You want something that never creases
• You want a dark kippah that hides marks; pale taupe shows them

Why customers choose it

The reason to choose this over the beige-rim version is contrast. The beige rim sits within a shade of the crown, so that kippah reads as a single soft colour. This one has a clear cocoa band running the whole way around, which outlines the shape and makes it look finished rather than plain. Linen keeps it wearable through a summer Shabbos when velvet is unbearable, and the clips option solves the one real complaint about flat kippot, which is that they travel on fine hair.

Size guide

Sizing is guidance, not a promise — heads vary. When you are between two sizes, the larger one sits better.

Frequently asked questions

How is this different from the Light Taupe Linen Kippah with the beige rim?
The fabric and cut are the same. The rim on this one is a distinctly darker cocoa brown, so the edge reads as a contrast band; the beige-rim version is nearly tonal.

What does the 'w/ Clips' size mean?
It is the 16cm flat with small clip loops sewn in, so a hair clip can hold it in place. It is the same $9.99 as every other size here.

Is a linen kippah appropriate for a wedding?
For a daytime or warm-weather wedding, yes — taupe linen sits well with a tan or grey suit. For a black-tie evening simcha most men still prefer velvet or leather.

Which size fits most adult men?
Size 5. Men who take a larger hat size go to size 6, and the 18cm flat is the usual adult flat.

Will linen crease in a pocket?
It will. Lay it flat rather than folding it and the crease falls out; that is the nature of the fabric rather than a defect.

Can this be embroidered?
Yes. On a plain taupe crown a name in a matching or contrasting thread sits very cleanly — WhatsApp 732-444-3111.

How do I clean a light-coloured linen kippah?
Spot clean promptly with a damp cloth and mild soap; pale linen sets a stain faster than a dark fabric does. Air dry flat, never in a machine.

Want it embroidered? Contact us.

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