What is a Afgani cap?

Our Afgani Cap is designed to enjoy the weather season in a stylish and comfortable manner with Afghani look. read more... We are dealing in all type of Pakol Cap. We are offering Gray Pakol Cap.

Why is Afghanistan a hat called the 'Panama cap'?

The traditional Afghanka was seen in many ways as being symbolic of the Soviet defeat in Afghanistan and it was replaced by a similar looking cap – that has largely been dubbed the “Panama Cap.” It had a flatter top than the Afghanka, and was apparently based on the boonie hats used by NATO forces.

Why do Afghans wear a Jinnah cap?

One of the oldest styles worn by Afghans is the Karakul, made of the wool of newborn lambs and known as a Jinnah cap across the border in Pakistan, where it was popularised by the country’s founder, Muhammad Ali Jinnah. It found new favour in Kabul as a firm staple of former President Hamid Karzai.

What was the Afghanka cap made of?

The cap was made of a heavy cotton cloth and featured a set of ventilation holes. It had a thin leather headband as well as a plastic chinstrap that was rarely used but absolutely had the Soviet Communist star on the front! The interior shows the simple construction of the Afghanka cap (Author’s collection)