Himachali Cap, a Souvenir from Himachal Pradesh

Himachali Cap is the most celebrated handicraft item of Himachal Pradesh. They are called Himachali Topi. Other names for Himachali cap are Bushehri topi, Pahari topi, Kinnauri topi.

It is a distinctive headdress associated with Himachal Pradesh’s culture. It is a part of the traditional dress of many Pahari inhabitants. The extreme cold climate of these regions has made people weave different kinds of warm clothing, including shawls and caps.

These caps are woven with wool and are ideal protective head gear for the people of these cold regions. Only the front half portion has the embroidered design. Visit Himachal Pradesh during festivals and you will see an ocean of colors and designs. It was easy for me to decide which souvenir is to be carried back home from Kufri!

Choosing a good design was tricky because all the designs were good. The caps are small, soft and very easy on pocket. Don’t forget to pick one when you are there.  I picked up one for Rs.175 and I see some online marketing sites selling them at Rs.500+!!!

himachali cap souvenir kufri

Himachali cap souvenir from Kufri

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