Uttarakhand: Demand for Uttarakhand caps is increasing in foreign countries, youth are also liking it.

Dehradun: Today, the traditional clothes of Uttarakhand are not limited only to the mountain villages, but are now reaching from cities to other states and other countries. Vinod Aswal of Dehradun has been making Garhwali, Kumaoni and Jaunsari caps for the last 5 years. Not only the elderly but also the youth are liking them a lot. Vinod Aswal says that the caps made by him are also going to America through migrant Uttarakhandis. Their price starts from Rs 150.

Worked to carry forward the legacy
While giving information to Local 18, entrepreneur Vinod Aswal, resident of Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand, said that the people living in the mountains of Uttarakhand want to maintain their culture and heritage. He had seen these caps which adorned the heads of his ancestors. At the same time, today’s generation was moving away from these things, so they wanted to do something so that the identity and glory of the costumes and caps of the mountains should reach the people. Therefore, she first started preparing them herself and after that she formed a group by the name of Stuti Enterprises and handed over the responsibility to women.

also a symbol of respect
Vinod further says that whenever someone comes to visit Uttarakhand, the guest is first welcomed by wearing a cap because it is a matter of great respect. That’s why whenever Prime Minister Narendra Modi comes to Uttarakhand, he is definitely seen wearing mountain caps. Seeing him and the cap that always remains on the head of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, now everyone is fond of wearing Pahari cap.

From Pahari attire to western dresses, youth are seen wearing Pahari caps even over paint coats. From cultural programs to weddings, youth roam around dressed in Garhwali, Kumaoni and Jaunsari caps. Caps of various designs and colors are prepared here. Vendors sell these caps in big exhibitions and fairs. These caps have been delivered to fairs not only in Uttarakhand but also in Delhi, Haryana and Noida.

Uttarakhand hats are reaching abroad
Vinod says that many of his NRI customers place bulk orders and get caps from him. His hats have traveled to London and America. When there was a wedding at the home of an Uttarakhand migrant living in the US, he had bought 40 to 50 caps so that he could welcome his guests wearing caps at his son’s wedding in the US. In this way, the mountain cap is being liked not only in the country but also abroad. You can also make any kind of caps from them. The price of the caps they have starts from Rs 150.

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