 A Tamang woman wearing a Shyade cap | |
| Type | Cap |
|---|---|
| Material | Wool |
| Place of origin | Nepal |
Shyade (Nepali:श्यादे) orTamangTagi (Nepali:तामाङ तागी) is a woolen cap worn by theTamang people ofNepal.[1][2] It is a part of the traditional dress of the community. The hat is unisex and is worn by people of all age groups.[3]
The cap is usually made ofwool, and the shape is typically round and flat at the top. The hat has colorful stripes on the edge and it resembles a hat without the brim. It has various embroideries around the circular part as well as the top. Various religiousBuddhist symbols such asVajra orEndless knot are embraided on the cap.[4]
The cap is mostly worn during various social gatherings, festivals such asSonam Lhosar, and religious and cultural ceremonies. The cap has also become a symbol of the identity of Tamang people in Nepal, whereDhaka topi usually overshadows other traditional headgears.[5]
![Singer [[Navneet Aditya Waiba]] in Shyade](/mt/?noimg=&dark=on&url=http%3a%2f%2fen.m.wikipedia.org%2fwiki%2fFile%3aNavneet-Aditya-Waiba-Live.jpg)
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