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TheSindhi cap, locally calledSindhī ṭopī (Sindhi:سنڌي ٽوپي) is a skullcap worn predominantly bySindhis inSindh,Pakistan. Together withAjrak, the Sindhi cap is regarded as an essential part ofSindhi culture.[1][2]
Over time Sindhi topi along withAjrak 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 inTharparkar,Umerkot,Sanghar, and other districts of theMirpurkhas division ofSindh.[4] Each district has its own unique style, embroideries and preferred colors.
The Sindhi cap, along with Ajrak, is specially celebrated onSindhi Cultural Day, which was originally namedSindhi 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 anarch-shaped cut-out on the frontal side. Often worn with theAjrak, the hat is embroidered with intricate geometrical designs with small pieces of mirrors orgemstones sewn into it.[6]
