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Iraghi (hat)
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.jpg) A woman from Hunza wearing Iraghi | |
| Type | Pillbox hat |
|---|---|
| Material | Wool, with embroidery of silk thread |
| Place of origin | Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan |
The Iraghi, also known as Khoi (Shina: کھوئی), Phartsun (Brushaski: پھرتن) and Sekeed (Wakhi: سکید),[1] is a traditional pillbox hat originated from and predominantly used in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.[2][3] 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, may also be attached to its front.[3] It takes around two months, working two to three hours a day, to prepare one such hat.[1] The hat is considered as a symbol of cultural identity of the region.[1][4]
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Mir, Zaib R. (30 September 2016). "My cap, My Pride: The Women's Caps from Gigit-Baltistan". The Pamir Times.
- ^ Malik, Shabnam Bahar (January 2012). "The Anthropology of Headdress: Use of Caps and Ceremonial Headdress by Women of Gilgit-Baltistan Region as a Symbol of their Unique Cultural Heritage" (PDF). International Journal of Humanities and Social Science. 12 (1): 143–164.
- ^ a b "Pakistan wears many hats, literally". Aaj News. 2022.
- ^ "Urwa Hocane Explores Skardu". The Express Tribune. 16 October 2020. Retrieved 17 December 2025.