Iraghi (hat)
Traditional headwear from Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan
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The Iraghi, also known as Khoi (Shina / Khowar[1]: کھوئی), Phartsun (Brushaski: پھرتن) and Sekeed (Wakhi: سکید),[2] is a traditional pillbox hat originated from and predominantly used in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral Pakistan.[3][4][5][6]
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TypePillbox hat
MaterialWool, with embroidery of silk thread
Place of originGilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
A woman from Hunza wearing Iraghi | |
| Type | Pillbox hat |
|---|---|
| Material | Wool, with embroidery of silk thread |
| Place of origin | Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan |
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.[2] Silver jewellery, called silsila, may also be attached to its front.[4] It takes around two months, working two to three hours a day, to prepare one such hat.[2] The hat is considered as a symbol of cultural identity of the region.[2][7]