What Is a Kippah? A Buyer's Guide to Materials, Cuts, and Style
A kippah, also called a yarmulke, is a Jewish head covering. This guide explains the practical choices in the David Roytman catalog: shape, material, dimensions, and decoration.
Classic, Modern, and 770
These are three shapes in the catalog. Compare their profiles in the photographs and read the dimensions on each product page. Baby and newborn designs have their own dimensions.
Materials
Collections include velvet, suede, linen, denim, leather, and velour. Look at the lining and trim as well as the outer material. For an everyday kippah, start with a material the wearer finds comfortable. For a gift, ask which style they already use.
Symbols and decoration
Some designs use the Star of David, Hebrew letters, embroidery, crystals, or metal details. The Yudashkin collaboration has its own collection. Compare the actual product photographs and materials rather than assuming every design has the same finish.
Sizing
Use the dimensions stated for the individual kippah. For example, the Classic velvet design lists a 140 mm diameter and a 40 mm height. Diameter describes the kippah; it is not a head-circumference measurement.
If you are replacing a well-fitting kippah, compare its dimensions with the new design. If the measurement method is unclear, contact us before ordering. Do not choose a child's size from a generic adult size table.
Gifts and personalization
For a wedding, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, or another occasion, check the recipient's preferences first. Confirm the spelling of any personalization and ask about production and delivery for the selected piece.
Care
Follow the care instructions for the specific material and decoration. Ask before washing leather, a lined design, or a piece with metal or crystal details.