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Å ibenik cap () is a regional variant of a traditional red or dark orange cap used in the
Balkans The Balkans ( , ), corresponding partially with the Balkan Peninsula, is a geographical area in southeastern Europe with various geographical and historical definitions. The region takes its name from the Balkan Mountains that stretch throug ...
that was developed in
Å ibenik Å ibenik (), historically known as Sebenico (), is a historic town in Croatia, located in central Dalmatia, where the river Krka (Croatia), Krka flows into the Adriatic Sea. Å ibenik is one of the oldest Croatia, Croatian self-governing cities ...
, Croatia.


History

The cap is nowadays more orange in colour instead of red, and simplified in cut (without a conical top, flat from above). It is embroidered with characteristic black ornament and without any hanging appendixes. The cap was modified upon older traditional forms during a work time of ''Industry of Folk Embroidery'' () held by Matavulj family in Croatian city of Å ibenik from 1844 to 1945.Kale, Jadran (2009). "Rad 'Centra za unapredjenje domacinstva' u Sibeniku 1957.-1972." ''Ethnologica Dalmatica'' vol. 17, pp. 79-100. The cap is well known throughout Croatia and is noticeable as a symbol of Å ibenik and widely known among regional costume parts in general, not only representing Å ibenik and its surroundings, but northern
Dalmatia Dalmatia (; ; ) is a historical region located in modern-day Croatia and Montenegro, on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea. Through time it formed part of several historical states, most notably the Roman Empire, the Kingdom of Croatia (925 ...
or a general Croatian identity when represented outside Croatia. Å ibenik cap is a tradition enlisted on the national intangible heritage list, in 2008.


See also

* Lika cap * Montenegrin cap


References


Further reading

* Schubert, Gabriella (1993). ''Kleidung als Zeichen: Kopfbedeckungen im Donau-Balkan-Raum.'' Berlin: Harrassowitz Verlag.


External links


List of Protected Intangible Heritage at Ministry of Culture Official Website

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