| 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. The hat is worn for religious purpose and as a symbol of cultural identity.
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Pakistani woman wearing an Iraghi
References
- 1 2 3 R. Mir, Zaib (2016). "My cap, My Pride: The Women's Caps from Gigit-Baltistan". Pamir Times.
- 1 2 "Pakistan wears many hats, literally". Aaj News. 2022.
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