is the 'songkok' created in Malaysia?

Question

Only Malaysian people can answer this

Answer 1

SONGKOK is a velvet foldable oblong cap or skullcap worn by Malay men. It normally in black, comes in different sizes, and sometimes accompanied with a beautiful embroidery batik design (with the gold thread) that one can either put it on or off.

The Songkok were introduced by Arab traders - some of whom doubled as Islamic missionaries - more than six or seven hundred years ago. While the origin of the serban has never been doubted, much speculation has been made about the songkok simply because it is no longer seen among the Arabs. Nevertheless according to a research it did originate from the Middle East and was later brought to India, where minor improvements like putting papers inside to make it firmer were made.

The songkok became a familiar sight in the Malay archipelago around the 13th century when Islam began to take roots in the region. The rise in popularity of the songkok were apparently viz-a-viz the propogation of Islam, and this was quite logical because the religion encourages it followeres to cover their heads. In fact it is considered sunat (voluntary good deed) for the Muslim males to don a headgear provided that is is done in good taste.

Answer 2

hmm i am guessing india.
they have similar kind of hats there but not made from velvet like in malaysia.

Answer 3

No in Bang Kok