Type | Fur hat |
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Material | Astrakhan fur, karakul fur, marten fur, otter fur, fox fur, muskrat fur, sheep fur, goat fur, cotton, calico |
Place of origin | Central Asia, especially Khorezm |
Manufacturer | Chugurmadoz (traditional craftsmen) |
Chugurma (Uzbek: Choʻgirma) is a tall fur hat for men, a national headwear of the Khorezmians in Central Asia, whose appearance reflects the history of ancient Khorezm. During the existence of the Khanate of Khiva, great attention was paid to the quality and practicality of the headwear and chugurma were widely used.