Headgear is fraught with symbolism, and even an uncovered pate has meaning.
Hats are more than fashion statements.
They can identify our sex, occupation, rank, favorite sports team, political allegiance, nationality, or religious affiliation. It wasn't for nothing that Shas suggested last week that wearing a kippa should be obligatory on memorial days for fallen soldiers and Holocaust martyrs. The 10 MKs who naughtily sponsored the provocative bill knew they hadn't a prayer of actually passing it. They were out to make a statement, because that's what the kippa is. And because that's what all manner of headdress are, I so respect Basmat Tzabari.