1. A tall, cylindrical felt hat worn in Central Asia and the Caucasus, typically made of sheepskin or camel hair.
Usage: Also spelled 'calpac' or 'kalpak'; Traditional headwear in Turkish, Russian, and Central Asian cultures

Examples

• The Cossack warrior wore a distinctive black kalpac on his head.
• In traditional Caucasian dress, the kalpac is an essential part of the costume.
• The museum displayed a collection of kalpacs from different regions of Central Asia.
• He purchased an authentic kalpac during his travels in Turkey.
• The tall kalpac made him appear even more imposing in the ceremonial photograph.