Bonnet or Kapp? (Video)
In this video I take a look at some Amish women’s hair customs, including the difference between a bonnet and a kapp, differences in prayer covering styles, and whether Amish women cut their hair. Runtime: 4:36.
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Amish Women’s Clothing – What Differences Do You Notice? (16 Photos)
Reader Jim Halverson, who gave us a look at the Amish of Lagrange County, Indiana last summer, recently attended Yoder’s Consignment Auction in the same community. Jim spotted differences in the styles of clothing of those in attendance – particularly noticeable in the women’s dress. Clearly the Amish at the event were not all from the same community (not a surprise for a large auction)….
New From Ben & Rose: “City Of Gold”
Ben takes the lead on this bouncy rendition of another gospel classic – “City of Gold”. Like the last song we looked at, this one appeared on the duo’s album, and now gets a video. There was something a bit odd here though – this one was released at the same time as “Lily of the Valley”. I wondered why, as Ben and Rose typically…
Mary Lapp & Hannah Stoltzfoos: Amish Quilt Innovators
Is Amish quilting static, or does it change? Amish women Mary Stoltzfus Lapp and Hannah Stoltzfoos were separated by a generation or two, but each contributed her own special innovation to Amish quilting. Quilt historian Janneken Smucker shares what those innovations were below–plus the unusual example of an Illinois Amish family who created their own “wild, individual” style. — Amish Quilt Innovators We know of lots of examples of…
Kapps
That was an interesting video–I would be interested in seeing a video on men’s head coverings. So, women should cover their heads in church and in prayer, does this rule also apply to men, or do they take their hats off when in church and in prayer?
Bonnet or Kapp?
Good video, Erik! Lamp shade-hahaha…, but I can see it. I’ve always thought some of them resemble paper cupcake liners. I guess that means we’re both imaginative.
Bonnet Strings
I noticed that the strings that I thought were to tie the kapp was hanging down the back.
Are they meant to be tied?
A late answer
Something I read from someone who had grown up Amish (Mrs. Dorcas Smucker) suggested that the kapp is now usually held onto the hair with pins, with some communities specifying tying them for church.