Himachali cap
Himachali cap (Bushehri topi, Pahari topi, Kinnauri topi) is a distinctive headdress associated with Himachal Pradesh's culture. It is a part of the traditional dress of many Pahari inhabitants.[1][2][3][4]
History
The Himachali cap was historically related to
Material and Shape
Himachali caps are one of the popular arts and crafts of Himachal Pradesh. The Himachali cap is usually made of wool, and the shape is typically round or boat shape.[7]
Traditional wear
Cap is an ingrained part of daily wear over there, and it is common during local festivities, religious functions and marriages.[8] Men in almost all hilly areas wear kurta pajamas and caps, and women wear churidar pajamas or salwar with kameez and dupatta (dhatu).[7] Himachali caps are the representation of cultural identity. People in Himachal consider the cap as a pride,[9] like a turban for Sikhs in Punjab.[10]
Political identity
I would like to thank Narendra Modi ji for using Himachal’s cap as a crown in Israel
—Prem Kumar Dhumal tweeted for Narendra Modi when he dressed in Himachali cap with a maroon band during his visit to Israel.[11]
The colour of the Himachali caps has been an indicator of political loyalties in the hill state for a long period of time with
Gallery
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Narendra Modi in Himachali cap
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Prem Kumar Dhumal in Himachali cap.
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Virbhadra Singh in Himachali cap.
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Jai Ram Thakur in Himachali cap.
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A. K. Antony in Himachali cap.
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Himachali Caps
See also
References
- ISBN 978-81-7199-465-6.
- ISBN 978-81-940505-0-6.
- ^ "Himachali Cap (Topi) -Buy Kullu, Shimla, Kinnauri and Malana Cap". HimalayanKraft. Retrieved 2021-01-16.
- ^ "The Himachali cap - Culture, legacy and heritage Issues and analysis @ abhipedia Powered by ABHIMANU IAS". abhipedia.abhimanu.com. Retrieved 2021-01-16.
- ISBN 978-81-7648-032-1.
- ^ Verma, Shruti (2018-02-02). "The Himachali cap: Culture, legacy and heritage". HimVani. Retrieved 2021-01-16.
- ^ ISBN 978-81-7199-465-6.
- ^ Verma, Shruti (2018-02-02). "The Himachali cap: Culture, legacy and heritage". HimVani. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
- ISBN 978-0-85745-930-5.
- ^ ""Importance of turban in Sikhism" - Early Times Newspaper Jammu Kashmir". www.earlytimes.in. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
- ^ Gaurav Bisht (6 July 2017). "PM Modi's cap in Israel takes political hue in Himachal". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 13 March 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
- ^ IANS (2017-10-29). "War of caps: State which flaunts political loyalty on its head (Himachal Polls)". Business Standard India. Retrieved 2021-05-25.
- ^ SHARMA, NIDHI. "In Himachal Pradesh, it is maroon for BJP and green for Congress". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2021-05-25.
- ^ Archana Phull (14 January 2018). "Cap likely on 'cap politics' in Himachal Pradesh". The Statesman. Archived from the original on 13 March 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
- ^ "Cap's colour denotes political leanings!". Hindustan Times. 2008-07-08. Retrieved 2021-05-25.
- ^ "As BJP-Congress battle heats up in Himachal Pradesh, people flaunt their political 'colours' on their headgear". Firstpost. 2017-10-29. Retrieved 2021-05-25.
- ^ Service, Tribune News. "Short film '... Kissa Topi Ka' has message for voters". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
- ^ "Himachal topi leaves Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh fuming at function". The Indian Express. 2017-09-13. Retrieved 2021-06-14.