Headgears – Stamp Digest

Haryanvi Turban – Stamps on Headgears of India 2017

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Haryanvi Turban – Stamps on Headgears of India 2017.

A set of 16 stamps was issued by India Post on Headgears of India on 10 Feb 2017.These headgears from different parts of the country signify social ,cultural and community values. A set of 16 Souvenir covers issued by India Post on these 16 types of Headgears are listed.

Haryanvi Turban : The Haryanvi Turban iscalled as Khindka in Haryanvi language and is part of traditional dress in Haryana State of India. Khindka is a cloth of any color tied in specific style.This is mostly seen in Haryanvi cultural dance.

HEADGEAR HAR — **HARYANVI TURBAN** –**KHINDKA** –**HEADGEARS OF INDIA 2017**

Hornbill Warrior Cap – Stamps on Headgears of India 2017

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Hornbill Warrior Cap – Stamps on Headgears of India 2017.

Hornbill Warrior Cap : Hornbill is a very rare bird. The number of hornbill feathers used on the headgear is like medals of achievements. The Naga has to achieve success to claim the number of feathers used on his headgear.

HEADGEAR HORNBILL — **HORNBILL WARRIOR CAP** –**HEADGEARS OF INDIA 2017**

Gujarati Turban – Stamps on Headgears of India 2017.

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Gujarati Turban – Stamps on Headgears of India 2017.

Gujarati Turban : In Gujarat the turban is called Phento, which is basically a voluminous rolled Pagdi.The men in rural parts of Gujarat State of India usually wear the traditional thickly folded turban on their head .Bright Colors are generally chosen for the Phento which looks very attractive.

HEADGEAR GUJ — **GUJARATI TURBAN** –**HEAD GEARS OF INDIA 2017**

Rajasthani Turban – Stamps on Headgears of India 2017.

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Rajasthani Turban – Stamps on Headgears of India 2017.

Rajasthani Turban : Rajasthan is known for exhibiting wide diversity .One gets to see different styles of turbans from one city to another .In Rajasthan the turban is known as Pagdi or Safa.There are certain parts in Rajasthan where the size of turban is evocatitve to the position and status of the person in society.

HEADGEAR RAJ — **RAJASTHANI TURBAN** –**HEADGEARS OF INDIA 2017**

Himachali Topi – Stamps on Headgears of India 2017.

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Himachali Topi – Stamps on Headgears of India 2017.

Himachali Topi : The typical Kullu Cap from the Indian State of Himachal pradesh,in shades of grey or brown and flat on the top is astriking headgear. A band of colourful woven fabric brightens the front and topi ( Hindi name for a Cap) looks rather neat set at a rakish angle.

HEADGEAR HP — **HIMACHALI TOPI**– **HEADGEARS OF INDIA 2017**

Angami Tribal Cap– Stamps on Headgears of India 2017.

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Angami Tribal Cap– Stamps on Headgears of India 2017.

Angami Tribal Cap : Angami Naga is atribe in Nagaland State of India whose men wear a giant structure made of bamboo strips and cords of white cotton ,topped with hornbill feathers. In the olden days warriors had to prove their valour to wear the headgear.

HEADGEAR ANGAMI — **ANGAMI TRIBAL CAP** –**HEADGEARSOF iNDIA 2017**

Japi Cap– Stamps on Headgears of India 2017

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Japi Cap– Stamps on Headgears of India 2017

Japi Cap : The Jaapi or Japi is a traditional conical hat from Assam state of India. It is composed of closely knit cane staff bundled together with clusters or “japs” of the leaves of “tokou” a palm tree.In the past plain jaapi were used by ordinary Indians for protection from the sun while ornate jaapi wer worn as a status symbol by Assamese royalty and nobility.It is worn in a style of Bihu dance used as a protection against the elements offered as a sign of respect in ceremonies and placed as a decorative item around the house especially near the front door as welcome sign.

HEADGEAR JAPI — **JAPI CAP** –**HEADGEARS OF iNDIA 2017**