Light Taupe Linen Kippah – Beige Rim Yarmulke

This is an open-weave linen kippah in light taupe with a beige rim, made in 9 sizes and priced at $9.99 — the lightest, most breathable material iKippah makes. Up close you can see straight through the weave, which is what makes linen the summer kippah. The colour sits between sand and grey, and the rim is a half-shade paler beige, so the edge lifts without becoming a contrast band. Sold by Judaica Square, shipping from Lakewood, NJ.

Specifications

How this compares

Best for

• Summer weddings — taupe works against tan, navy, charcoal and cream alike
• A July shul, where velvet and leather are genuinely uncomfortable
• Father-and-son pairs for a simcha; the neutral photographs well
• Anyone who finds cotton too warm in the summer

Not the right choice if

• Winter wear — the open weave is the opposite of insulating
• A strictly black-and-white dress code
• You want a crisp flat surface; linen has visible slub and texture by design
• You want the darker taupe, which is a separate listing

Why customers choose it

Linen softens with wear instead of wearing out, and the slubby texture disguises the small creases that would show on a flat cotton. The paler rim is the detail people notice second, after the colour — it keeps the edge from reading heavy.

Size guide

Numbered sizes are shaped and domed; the cm sizes are flats, measured across the diameter. Sizing is guidance rather than a rule — head shape matters as much as age. If you are between sizes, take the larger one.

Frequently asked questions

Is a linen kippah cooler than cotton?
Yes. The weave is more open, so it moves more air — that is the whole reason linen kippot sell in the summer.

What is the difference between a cotton kippah and a linen kippah?
Cotton is denser, more opaque and takes prints well. Linen is airier, has visible texture and reads dressier in a neutral shade.

Does linen wrinkle on a kippah?
Far less than linen clothing — the panels are shaped and lined, so it holds its dome. A light steam sorts out anything that appears.

Can I get names embroidered for a wedding party?
Yes, with no minimum order. Send us the list and the thread colour on WhatsApp.

What size kippah for an adult man?
Size 5 for most adults, or a 20cm flat if you prefer a wider, lower yarmulka.

Will it show sweat in hot weather?
Less than a dense cotton, because the weave breathes rather than trapping heat. That is the main reason to choose linen in Av.

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

Free shipping over $75 · Ships in 1–2 business days · 15-day returns · Visit our Lakewood showroom for personal fitting.