Himachali cap

Himachali cap(Bushehri topi, Pahari topi, Kinnauri topi) is a distinctiveheaddressassociated withHimachal Pradesh's culture.It is a part of the traditional dress of manyPahariinhabitants.^[1]^[2]^[3]^[4]

History

The Himachali cap was historically related toKinnaurand reached other parts ofHimachal Pradeshvia theprincely stateofBushahrandKullu.The weaving style and materials used for these caps differ from each other. The typical green colored Kinnauri/Bushahri cap is also worn in the adjoining areas ofGarhwal Himalayas,especially inDehradun(Jaunsar-Bawar),UttarkashiandTehri Garhwal.A similar, but different variety of red colored cap is worn in Uttarkashi and the neighbouring areas of Garhwal (not to be confused with red colored Dhumal cap). These caps are more prevalent in the upper districts of Himachal and Garhwal. In Garhwal these caps are also known as Sikoli.^[5]^[6]

Material and Shape

Himachali caps are one of the populararts and crafts of Himachal Pradesh.The Himachali cap is usually made ofwool,and the shape is typically round or boat shape.^[7]

Traditional wear

The Himachali cap is an ingrained part of daily wear in Himachal, and it is commonly worn during local festivities, religious functions and marriages.^[8]^[7]Himachali caps are a representation of cultural identity. People in Himachal consider the cap as a point of pride,^[9]like a turban forSikhsinPunjab.This topi (Hindi for cap) is a representation of HP’s cultural identity and is considered a symbol of pride for the Himachalis.^[10]

Political identity

I would like to thank Narendra Modi ji for using Himachal’s cap as a crown in Israel

—Prem Kumar Dhumal tweetedforNarendra Modiwhen he dressed in Himachali cap with a maroon band during his visit toIsrael.^[11]

The colour of the Himachali caps has been an indicator of political loyalties in the hill state for a long period of time withCongress partyleaders likeVirbhadra Singhdonning caps with green band and the rivalBJPleaderPrem Kumar Dhumalwearing a cap with maroon band.^[12]^[13]^[14]^[15]^[16]^[17]^[18]

Gallery

Narendra Modiin Himachali cap
Prem Kumar Dhumalin Himachali cap.
Virbhadra Singhin Himachali cap.
Jai Ram Thakurin Himachali cap.
A. K. Antonyin Himachali cap.
Himachali Caps

References

^Broadcasting, India Ministry of Information and (1956).Himachal Pradesh.Tourist Division, Ministry of Transport. p. 22.ISBN 978-81-7199-465-6.
^Shaikh, Ameen (2019-04-01).ShaikhSpear in Himachal.Mountain Walker Private Limited. p. 173.ISBN 978-81-940505-0-6.
^"Himachali Cap (Topi) -Buy Kullu, Shimla, Kinnauri and Malana Cap".HimalayanKraft.Retrieved2021-01-16.
^"The Himachali cap - Culture, legacy and heritage Issues and analysis @ abhipedia Powered by ABHIMANU IAS".abhipedia.abhimanu.Retrieved2021-01-16.
^Chitkara, M. G. (1999).World Government and Thakur Sen Negi.APH Publishing. p. 25.ISBN 978-81-7648-032-1.
^Verma, Shruti (2018-02-02)."The Himachali cap: Culture, legacy and heritage".HimVani.Retrieved2021-01-16.
^^a ^bBroadcasting, India Ministry of Information and (1956).Himachal Pradesh.Tourist Division, Ministry of Transport. pp. 128, 129.ISBN 978-81-7199-465-6.
^Verma, Shruti (2018-02-02)."The Himachali cap: Culture, legacy and heritage".HimVani.Retrieved2021-01-17.
^Wagner, Anja (2013-06-01).The Gaddi Beyond Pastoralism: Making Place in the Indian Himalayas.Berghahn Books. p. 34.ISBN 978-0-85745-930-5.
^""Importance of turban in Sikhism" - Early Times Newspaper Jammu Kashmir ".earlytimes.in.Retrieved2021-01-17.
^Gaurav Bisht (6 July 2017)."PM Modi's cap in Israel takes political hue in Himachal".Hindustan Times.Archivedfrom the original on 13 March 2018.Retrieved12 March2018.
^IANS (2017-10-29)."War of caps: State which flaunts political loyalty on its head (Himachal Polls)".Business Standard India.Retrieved2021-05-25.
^SHARMA, NIDHI."In Himachal Pradesh, it is maroon for BJP and green for Congress".The Economic Times.Retrieved2021-05-25.
^Archana Phull (14 January 2018)."Cap likely on 'cap politics' in Himachal Pradesh".The Statesman.Archivedfrom the original on 13 March 2018.Retrieved12 March2018.
^"Cap's colour denotes political leanings!".Hindustan Times.2008-07-08.Retrieved2021-05-25.
^"As BJP-Congress battle heats up in Himachal Pradesh, people flaunt their political 'colours' on their headgear".Firstpost.2017-10-29.Retrieved2021-05-25.
^Service, Tribune News."Short film '... Kissa Topi Ka' has message for voters".Tribuneindia News Service.Retrieved2021-06-14.
^"Himachal topi leaves Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh fuming at function".The Indian Express.2017-09-13.Retrieved2021-06-14.

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[1] Broadcasting, India Ministry of Information and (1956).Himachal Pradesh.Tourist Division, Ministry of Transport. p. 22.ISBN 978-81-7199-465-6.

[2] Shaikh, Ameen (2019-04-01).ShaikhSpear in Himachal.Mountain Walker Private Limited. p. 173.ISBN 978-81-940505-0-6.

[3] "Himachali Cap (Topi) -Buy Kullu, Shimla, Kinnauri and Malana Cap".HimalayanKraft.Retrieved2021-01-16.

[4] "The Himachali cap - Culture, legacy and heritage Issues and analysis @ abhipedia Powered by ABHIMANU IAS".abhipedia.abhimanu.Retrieved2021-01-16.

[5] Chitkara, M. G. (1999).World Government and Thakur Sen Negi.APH Publishing. p. 25.ISBN 978-81-7648-032-1.

[6] Verma, Shruti (2018-02-02)."The Himachali cap: Culture, legacy and heritage".HimVani.Retrieved2021-01-16.

[:0-7] Broadcasting, India Ministry of Information and (1956).Himachal Pradesh.Tourist Division, Ministry of Transport. pp. 128, 129.ISBN 978-81-7199-465-6.

[8] Verma, Shruti (2018-02-02)."The Himachali cap: Culture, legacy and heritage".HimVani.Retrieved2021-01-17.

[9] Wagner, Anja (2013-06-01).The Gaddi Beyond Pastoralism: Making Place in the Indian Himalayas.Berghahn Books. p. 34.ISBN 978-0-85745-930-5.

[10] ""Importance of turban in Sikhism" - Early Times Newspaper Jammu Kashmir ".earlytimes.in.Retrieved2021-01-17.

[11] Gaurav Bisht (6 July 2017)."PM Modi's cap in Israel takes political hue in Himachal".Hindustan Times.Archivedfrom the original on 13 March 2018.Retrieved12 March2018.

[12] IANS (2017-10-29)."War of caps: State which flaunts political loyalty on its head (Himachal Polls)".Business Standard India.Retrieved2021-05-25.

[13] SHARMA, NIDHI."In Himachal Pradesh, it is maroon for BJP and green for Congress".The Economic Times.Retrieved2021-05-25.

[caphp-14] Archana Phull (14 January 2018)."Cap likely on 'cap politics' in Himachal Pradesh".The Statesman.Archivedfrom the original on 13 March 2018.Retrieved12 March2018.

[15] "Cap's colour denotes political leanings!".Hindustan Times.2008-07-08.Retrieved2021-05-25.

[16] "As BJP-Congress battle heats up in Himachal Pradesh, people flaunt their political 'colours' on their headgear".Firstpost.2017-10-29.Retrieved2021-05-25.

[17] Service, Tribune News."Short film '... Kissa Topi Ka' has message for voters".Tribuneindia News Service.Retrieved2021-06-14.

[18] "Himachal topi leaves Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh fuming at function".The Indian Express.2017-09-13.Retrieved2021-06-14.

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