Iraghi (hat)

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Iraghi
Type Pillbox hat
Material Wool, with embroidery of silk thread
Place of origin Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

The Iraghi, also known as Khoi, Phartsun and Sekeed, [1] is a traditional pillbox hat, originated and predominantly used in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. [1] [2] It is worn by women and features colourful embroidery of silk thread on which the designs represents wild animals, their paw prints, birds, leaves and body parts of insects. [1] Silver jewellery, called Silsila, is also attached to its front. [2] It takes around two months, working two to three hours a day, to prepare one such hat.[ citation needed ] The hat is worn for religious purpose and as a symbol of cultural identity.[ citation needed ]

References

  1. 1 2 3 R. Mir, Zaib (2016). "My cap, My Pride: The Women's Caps from Gigit-Baltistan". Pamir Times.
  2. 1 2 "Pakistan wears many hats, literally". Aaj News . 2022.
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