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The Hebrew Kippah: Jewish Skullcap (Judaica)
The Judaica or Jewish kippah or skullcap marks out a person following the Hebrew faith. It is so traditional and so common, that a firm believer, and we are not talking of a Rabbi or priest, but even a citizen sporting a tea-shirt and jeans, can be seen sporting a Judaica / Jewish skullcap or kippah.
However, there is not extreme insistence on the wear, though certain places and occasions demand not being seen without a skullcap or kippah. Today, most would wear one compulsorily at a religious function, during any blessing or prayer, and especially within the confines of the Synagogue for attending a prayer service.
The Jewish skullcap or kippah are also required to be worn for saying the grace or the prayer before and after a meal.
The Kippah represent that G-d is always above and around the individual. A person shouldn't feel that he is alone in this world but that He is always with him. Though the holy Hebrew book 'Torah' does not mention anywhere of any head-gear required to be worn by any person of the Judaica / Jewish faith, the custom of wearing a skullcap or kippah originated long ago and is followed till date.
It distinctly marks a person of the Judaica or Jewish faith, though there are many who follow the faith but not the tradition of wearing the skullcap at all times.
Since there is no mention in the holy book that a follower of Judaica or a Jewish person is required to wear any head gear or even specifically the skullcap or kippah, there is naturally no scope on its specifications.
In Rabbinical writings they do mention the size and placement of the yarmulke (another name for the kippah). Today, the skullcap is can be obtained in very diverse materials with differing designs and colours. However, it is ensured that the design and size is specific to covering just the crown of the head.
On occasions, when family and friends gather for a wedding, a 'bar mitzvah', a 'brit mila','shabbath', or even a special prayer service, a typical Judaica or Jewish person can be seen sporting a skullcap or kippah in line with the clothes worn for the occasion.
When people buy kippahs, or kippot, for a 'simcha' (a happy religious celebration, such as a bar or bat mitzvah and wedding) they usually customize them with the name of individuals celebrating.
Kippahs come in satin, leather, suede and other materials. There is no preference but different groups use different types.
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