What is the name of the traditional felt hat from Turkey with a tassel?

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Fez

The Fez was once a symbol of Ottoman modernity but was banned in Turkey in 1925 by Atatürk as part of westernizing reforms. It remains a cultural icon across North Africa and the Middle East.

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