Fascinating traditional head-gears of India

Dec28,2023

Angami tribe lives in the state of Nagaland, Northeast India and is one among the many tribes living here

Angami tribe head gear

Pahari Topis are  native to Kullu and it reflects the artistic talent of the local people. The common colors  available are  maroon and green.

Kullu-Pahari Topi

Native women of Ladakh  wear an attractive headgear called perak. Unlike many head-gears of other states, that are made of fabric, etc., Perak is unique in appearance  and is made of black lamb skin and is studded with semi precious turquoise stones.

Perak - Ladakhi headgear

The traditional caps of Nepal  called Nepali topi, the dhaka topi or the birkhe topi  are worn in certain part of North India and invariably, they are made of common fabric with assorted colors.

Birkhe - The Nepali topi

Rajasthan is a colorful state, so are the turbans, native to the state. Turbans worn by Rajasthanis are called Pagari or safa. The most impressive feature of Rajasthani turbans is their assorted, pleasing colors that will touch your heart and mind.

Safa from Rajasthan

Among the head-gears of South India, the traditional headgear worn in the state of Karnataka, particularly, in the Mysore and Kodgu region is called Mysori Turban, Of late, considered as a heritage symbol, Mysori Peta is a popular one.

Traditional Mysori Turban - Peta

The name of the headgear worn by the Sikhs is called  turban or "pagri" which is compulsory for  all Amritdhari (initiated) Sikh men and women.

Pagri in Punjab

The Nagas wear (made of Rattan, Goat Hair & Boar Tusk) the Warrior’s hat on the days of festivals along with lots of jewelry. Naga's hat, conical in form,  has a fine patina and clear age. 

Naga tribe's warrior hat