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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)  

This is a great song by Franklin Fuentes, I highly encourage anyone who listens to 90's dance music to listen to this song.   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBUe10DsC0U

What happened on Dec. 16th in Peshawar, Pakistan was very sad indeed.     Google Image Result for http://im.rediff.com/news/2014/dec/17school6.jpg  

As a follow up to my account suspension on etsy, I would also like to add that another seller (who is selling items which are almost identical to mine), was allowed to continue selling on etsy unfairly even though I noticed that the seller had made unauthorized use of my photo (copyright violation).  I reported this to etsy and no action was taken against the seller.