Faqir Nemr, a religious man from the Faqir caste of the Ezidi religion, wearing his black coat and a felt hat. Faqir Nemr wears his felt hat throughout the year, removing it only when he is working in his field of crops. Faqirs are very respected among the Ezidis and belived to have healing powers. Under his felt hat, Faqir Namr wears a sacred round woven hat called Kulik that has rays similar to the sun. The woven hat is kissed by Faqir Namr when he takes it down.
Session
R02Rights owner
Yad Deen and Renas BabakirTitle alt
Feqîr NamirDescription alt
Feqîr Nemir, mirovekî olîye ji eşîra Feqira ya ola Êzdiyatiyê ye, bi qutkê xwe yê reş ve û bi kumê kulavî ye. Feqîr Nemir di tevahiya salê de kumê xwe ya kulavî li xwe dike, tenê dema ku li zeviya xwe ya çandiniyê dixebitê, kum datînê. Feqîr di nav êzdiyan de pir bi hurmet in û tê bawer kirin ku hêza wan a dermankirinê heye. Feqîr Namir di bin kumê xwe yê kulavî de kulikê pîroz li serê xwe kiriye ku tîrêjên wî mîna tîrêjên rojê ne. Feqîr Namir dema ku wî kulkî datînê maç dike.Cultural group
EzidiParticipants
Namir Murad KhalafCountry
IraqPlace
Sinjar, KurdistanItem/object
felt hatTechniques of production
feltedMaterials
Wool-lambswoolCultural context/event
Display of productSocial group setting
Interviewer-intervieweeLocation
HomeDate of creation
2023-03-23Unique ID
2022SG01-R02-0132
