Hat
mid 19th century (made)
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Known as 'Sindhi topi' or 'serai topi', these unusual hats were usually made in brightly coloured velvets or flamboyant brocades, as here, always with the contrasting panels at centre back and front of the drum. They were worn throughout the 19th century by Muslims in Sind. Originally monopolised by government officials and lawyers, the style also filtered down to other classes of society.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Kincob (brocaded silk) on a cardboard base |
| Brief description | Sidhi Topi hat, Sind Pakistan, Mid 19th Century. |
| Physical description | Known as 'Sindhi topi' or 'serai topi', these unusual hats were usually made in brightly coloured velvets or flamboyant brocades, as here, always with the contrasting panels at centre back and front of the drum. They were worn throughout the 19th century by Muslims in Sind. Originally monopolised by government officials and lawyers, the style also filtered down to other classes of society. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Hats from India / Rosemary Crill. [London]: Victoria and Albert Museum, 1985 Number: 0948107308
p. 58, cat. no. 40 |
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| Accession number | 5742(IS) |
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| Record created | March 18, 2003 |
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