Kuchi Tribal Pashtun Pakol

This is a traditional Chitrali cap for men, also known as Pakul or Chitrali topi from Chitral. It is a soft, round-topped men's hat, made of sheep wool. Main theme color of the cap is brown. Before it is fitted, it resembles a bag with a round and flat bottom. The wearer rolls up the sides nearly to the top, forming a thick band, which then rests on the head like a beret or cap. It is seen as a hat of the Pashtuns, but also other ethnic groups of the Hindukush like Panjshiris, Chritralis, who commonly wear it. The cap also comes in white, gray, and different shades of brown. Because of the woolen material, the pakol is basically a cold weather cap. In particularly chilly weather of Chitral, the cap can be unrolled and pulled down over the ears, like a ski cap. Worn this way, it may look sloppy but is effective against the cold. Some people use such caps on special events or parties.