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Pakol - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A pakol (Dari/Pashto/Farsi: پکول), or the Afghan cap, is a soft, round-topped men's hat, typically of wool and found in any of a variety of earthy colors: brown, black, gray, or ivory, or dyed red using walnut.[1] Before it is fitted, it resembles a bag with a round, flat bottom. The wearer rolls up the sides nearly to the top, forming a thick band, which then rests on the head like a beret or cap. It is seen as a hat of all ethnic groups of Afghanistan. (source: wikipedia)   Pakol - Wikipedia, the...

Chugha - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "Chugha (variant of Shuqa) is a coat worn over clothes, usually during the cold winter months. Usually worn by men, these coats are adorned with intricate threading and come in a variety of colors and patterns.[1] It is worn in Central Asia, including Chitral, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and other surrounding countries. Outside of Afghanistan, readers may be familiar with the Pakol (Kaphor, Pakhor, Chitrali cap) often worn by poet Rachitrali." (source: Wikepedia, 2014)  

Etsy suspended me a few weeks ago without good reason.  I submitted an honest report to Etsy describing to them in detail on how I handcrafted my items, and my case was not heard fairly.  Below is some communication shared between myself and Etsy:     To the Etsy Support Team,About 2 weeks ago, a lady named Susannah from the Integrity Management Team contacting me letting me know that my account had been suspended due to listing unoriginal or manufactured items which were not of my own design. I was also asked to send in profile of my company, my...

We are proud to announce the launching of new website Induscarpets! We deal mainly in a variety of cultural goods originating from the eastern hemisphere (especially the sub-continent and the middle east). Items we sell include traditional South Asian headware, hand crafted items, Persian, Afghan, and Pakistani carpets & rugs, dismaal scarves, pashmina and cashmere shawls, shalwar kameez, traditional koti waistcoats, kurtas and kurtis, pakol hats, patu thick shawls, embroidered clutches/wallets, men and women's ethnic garments, embroidered handbags and more. We are also involved in the buying and selling of furniture (both ethnic and modern). Our interests also reside...