Nepalese Man's Traditional Cap: "Dhaka Topi"
Collection: Everyday Connections
Object Category: Traditional Clothing and Adornment
Country: Nepal
Continent: Asia
Geographic Region: Southern Asia
Materials: Cotton
width: 6.5 in;
height: 5 in;
depth: 8 in
The "Dhaka topi," or "Nepali" topi, forms part of the Nepalese national costume. Men wear such costumes for celebrations.
The cap is typically made from patterned printed cotton. The cotton was originally imported from Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, explaining its name.
Men must wear the Dhaka topi for their passport pictures and and other official papers.
See also: https://unsplash.com/photos/95-3iy_pj2I
Source:
https://www.nepal-travel-guide.com/dhaka-topi-price-of-nepalese/
https://handicraftsinnepal.com/dhaka-topi/