Iraghi (hat)

The Iraghi, also known as Khoi, Phartsun and Sekeed,[1] is a traditional pillbox hat, originated and predominantly used in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.[1][2] 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.[1] Silver jewellery, called Silsila, is also attached to its front.[2] It takes around two months, working two to three hours a day, to prepare one such hat. The hat is worn for religious purpose and as a symbol of cultural identity.