"The women most attracted to my product are women who are trying to find their niche in the Jewish world without giving up their individuality," says Rina Baraz Nehdar, 36. Nehdar is the woman behind Diaspora Girl, a company specializing in funky and feminine kippot.
The kippot are crocheted from cotton and/or cashmere and adorned with beads, sequins, ribbon and other materials. The styles feature such fanciful names as "Dreamcatcher," "Japanese Blossom," "Goldilocks" and "Belladonna." Aside from being attractive, their open weave makes them cooler to wear than hats and prevents "hat hair."
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One of Diaspora Girl's most popular styles is Belladonna