Dhaka topi

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Dhaka is a kind of cloth-material that is especially popular in Nepal for producing hats. This is used to make the popularly known 'Dhaka topi' or 'Nepali topi' and also a special kind of blouse - Dhaka-ko- cholo. The word 'topi' translates to 'hat' in English. Ganesh Man Maharjan was first person who first made the Nepali topi in the town of Palpa. This kind of 'topi' is a part of Nepali National dress. A similar style of cap has been found to be worn by Afgani people, especially the president Hamid Karzai and also by people in Indonesia.

A Nepalese citizen wearing the Dhaka topi at a function.

Two Nepalese men, one wearing the Bhaad-gaaule topi, and the other wearing the Dhaka topi at a function.

Afghani president Hamid Karzai with the Bhaad-gaaule looking topi or cap.

Indonesian president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono with the Bhaad-gaaule looking topi or cap.