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 -  First a Taffia, or little
nightcappe on the head, that couereth litle more then his crowne, commonly
verie rich wrought - Page 405
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First A Taffia, Or Little Nightcappe On The Head, That Couereth Litle More Then His Crowne, Commonly Verie Rich Wrought Of Silke And Golde Threede, And Set With Pearle And Precious Stone.

His head he keepeth shauen close to the very skinne, except he be in some displeasure with the Emperour.

Then hee suffereth his haire to growe and hang downe vpon his shoulders, couering his face as ugly and deformedly as he can. Ouer the Taffia hee weareth a wide cappe of blacke Foxe (which they account for the best furre) with a Tiara or long bonnet put within it, standing vp like a Persian or Babilonian hatte. About his necke (which is seene all bare) is a coller set with pearle and precious stone, about three or foure fingers broad. Next ouer his shirt, (which is curiously wrought, because he strippeth himselfe into it in the Sommer time, while he is within the house) is a Shepon, or light garment of silke, made downe to the knees, buttoned before: and then a Caftan or a close coat buttoned, and girt to him with a Persian girdle, whereat he hangs his kniues and spoone. This commonly is of cloth of gold, and hangeth downe as low as his ankles. Ouer that he weareth a lose garment of some rich silke, furred and faced about with some golde lace, called a Ferris. An other ouer that of chainlet, or like stufle called an Alkaben, sleeued and hanging lowe, and the cape commonly brooched, and set all with pearle.

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