#8 Albanian soldier.” The truncated brimless felt cap is known as a qeleshe, whose shape was largely determined by region and molded to one’s head. The vest, known as a jelek or xhamadan, was decorated with embroidered braids of silk or cotton. Its color and decoration denoted the region where the wear

Stunning Colorized Portraits of Ellis Island Immigrants (1906-1911)

#8 Albanian soldier.” The truncated brimless felt cap is known as a qeleshe, whose shape was largely determined by region and molded to one’s head. The vest, known as a jelek or xhamadan, was decorated with embroidered braids of silk or cotton. Its color and decoration denoted the region where the wear

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