Good Fur for Cowboy Hats Hard to Round Up L.A. Times Archives Oct. 19, 2005 12 AM PT From Associated Press ...

The hats are popular in many cultures. The papakha, sometimes spelled “papaha,” is described as a tall fur hat that is usually made of sheepskin.

Opponents of Denver's fur ban, Initiated Ordinance 308, say it will have consequences beyond banning fox and raccoon fur coats by impacting fly-fishing, hat-making and even Native Americans.