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The Sindhi cap, locally called Sindhī ṭopī (Sindhi: سنڌي ٽوپي) is a skullcap worn predominantly by Sindhis in Sindh, Pakistan. Together with Ajrak, the Sindhi cap is regarded as an essential part of Sindhi culture.[1][2]
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Over time Sindhi topi along with Ajrak has become the symbols of Sindhi culture. In Sindhi culture, the Sindhi cap is often given as a gift or as a sign of respect, along with the traditional Ajrak.[3] Hand-woven Sindhi caps are a product of hard labour and are primarily produced in Tharparkar, Umerkot, Sanghar, and other districts of the Mirpurkhas division of Sindh.[4] Each district has its own unique style, embroideries and preferred colors.
The Sindhi cap, along with Ajrak, is specially celebrated on Sindhi Cultural Day, which was originally named Sindhi Topi Day.[5] In December 2009, for the first time, Sindhi Topi Day was celebrated in Pakistan’s Sindh province to celebrate the Sindhi cap, and Sindhi culture in general. The following year, the day was renamed Sindhi Cultural Day.[5][4]
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The hat is a cylindrical skullcap with an arch-shaped cut-out on the frontal side. Often worn with the Ajrak, the hat is embroidered with intricate geometrical designs with small pieces of mirrors or gemstones sewn into it.[6]
See also
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[edit]- ^ Ring, Laura A. (2006). Zenana: Everyday Peace in a Karachi Apartment Building. Indiana University Press. p. 10. ISBN 978-0-253-21884-1.
- ^ "'Sindhi topi and Ajrak Day' the culture of Sindh". magtimes.com. Archived from the original on 2013-11-04. Retrieved 2013-11-01. Origins of Sindhi Topi
- ^ "Sindh celebrates Sindh Culture Day". The Express Tribune. 2010-12-04. Retrieved 2021-04-09.
- ^ a b "Sindh celebrates first ever 'Sindhi Topi Day'". DAWN.COM. 2009-12-06.
- ^ a b "How Celebrations Of Sindhi Culture Day Started?| Daily Outcome". 2021-12-05.
- ^ Web Desk (2022-02-24). "Pakistan wears many hats, literally". Aaj.tv.
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