How a Garhwali Topi is made

Project FUEL2018/2018

Project FUEL
India

To make a Garhwali topi, the cloth is first measured and cut according to the size of the cap. A white thread is then used to form designs on the topi. The diagonal lines that are being stitched here represent the mountains.

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Title: How a Garhwali Topi is made
Creator: Project FUEL
Date Created: 2018/2018
Location: Gopeshwar, Chamoli District, Uttarakhand
Subject Keywords: Garhwali Topi, Sikoli, Homespun, Uttarakhand, Pahadi Topi, Garhwali faishon, Garhwali attire, Chamoli, Gopeshwar, Craft, Craftsmen, Artisan
Type: Garhwali Topi
Contributor: Uttarakhand Handloom and Handicraft Development Council (UHHDC)
External Link: https://www.uttarakhandcrafts.com/
Project: Project FUEL in collaboration with Uttarakhand Handloom and Handicraft Development Council (UHHDC) brings forth 'Homespun in Uttarakhand' to present life lessons of seven master artisans, who bring these craft forms to life. An episodic series, 'Homespun in Uttarakhand' aims to narrate their personal stories and their passion celebrating the unrecognised & dying craft practices, which need preservation.
Director: Ajitesh Sharma

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