Production
Nepali Dhaka is an exquisite cotton fabric hand woven in numerous colours with infinite and unlimited number of patterns. ‘Its manufacturing is concentrated mainly in Kahtmanduvalley, Pokhara and Palpa and in recent years in the hills of eastern NepalTherathum etc.’ [1]
This traditional weaving is done on wood and bamboo treadle looms. Woven in hilly areas of Eastern Nepal.
Every change of shed produces a different kind of weave.
The weaver decides the print pattern without a chart or counting threads into which section of the warp she lays down the colours, which forms the patterns.
Importance
The Dhaka Topi got this name as the fabric used to make it, was manufactured in the Bangladesh capital of Dhaka in the past.
‘The Dhaka topi is so called because the design of the print can be traced to a traditional weaving and design style originating in Dhaka, Bangladesh.’[2]
It is truly an indigenous form of expression reflecting Nepali mastery of craftsmanship.
It is an intricate art in the traditional hand weaving technique that has been practiced in Nepal for many generations.
The Nepali Dhaka is considered as a symbol of pride as it is interlinked with their culture to a very large extent and hence it is a representation and symbol of the Nepali culture.
Despite of the fact that the history of the Dhaka Topi and its origin is still debated, it is said that people of Nepal have been wearing it since the two hundred years and is the replica of Bhadgaunle topi ( a black round hat, used in nepal) made from dhaka fabric.
Usage
The Neplai Topi or the Dhaka Topi is made from the fabric Dhaka which is also used to make a type blouse called ‘dhaka-ko-chulo’.
‘Men wear a long kurta dawra suruyal and patuka instead of a belt. Patuka, is a piece of cloth or linen that is made like a rope and
worn around the waist, sometimes to act as a belt and sometimes as a place to hold utensils/knife.’ [3]
The Dhaka Topi is mostly worn by men and very unusually are they worn by women. they are worn by government officials as a part of their national uniforms.
Dhaka Topi is available is many colours, patterns and forms, worn on the basis of the function and the person wearing the hat.
‘The Dhaka topi is so called because the design of the print can be traced to a traditional weaving and design style originating in Dhaka, Bangladesh.’[2]
It is truly an indigenous form of expression reflecting Nepali mastery of craftsmanship.
It is an intricate art in the traditional hand weaving technique that has been practiced in Nepal for many generations.
The Nepali Dhaka is considered as a symbol of pride as it is interlinked with their culture to a very large extent and hence it is a representation and symbol of the Nepali culture.
Despite of the fact that the history of the Dhaka Topi and its origin is still debated, it is said that people of Nepal have been wearing it since the two hundred years and is the replica of Bhadgaunle topi ( a black round hat, used in nepal) made from dhaka fabric.
Usage
The Neplai Topi or the Dhaka Topi is made from the fabric Dhaka which is also used to make a type blouse called ‘dhaka-ko-chulo’.
‘Men wear a long kurta dawra suruyal and patuka instead of a belt. Patuka, is a piece of cloth or linen that is made like a rope and
worn around the waist, sometimes to act as a belt and sometimes as a place to hold utensils/knife.’ [3]
The Dhaka Topi is mostly worn by men and very unusually are they worn by women. they are worn by government officials as a part of their national uniforms.
Dhaka Topi is available is many colours, patterns and forms, worn on the basis of the function and the person wearing the hat.
Availability
Despite of the fact that Dhaka was originally produced in Bangladesh, Nepal has adopted the dhaka topi as an itegral part of their culture such that Dhaka is produced all around Nepal now.
The Dhaka Topi is available in almost all the fabric stores in Nepal and souviner shops or handicraft stores. ‘Western town of Palpa is known for its quality dhaka topis’.
Perseverance
Despite of the fact that Dhaka was originally produced in Bangladesh, Nepal has adopted the dhaka topi as an itegral part of their culture such that Dhaka is produced all around Nepal now.
The Dhaka Topi is available in almost all the fabric stores in Nepal and souviner shops or handicraft stores. ‘Western town of Palpa is known for its quality dhaka topis’.
Perseverance
Quite a few communities are dedicated to preserving the Nepalese weaving art and hence the encourage
women to involve themselves in this art by helping them teach this technique.
Dhaka products are woven in eastern rural villages of Nepal by women, who are abused, disabled, and or economically
under-privileged. They use their skill and earn a living and adapt a better standard of living.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
[1] http://tujournal.edu.np/index.php/TUJ/article/view/268
[2][3] http://www.nepalabout.com/nepali-dhaka-topi/
BIBLIOGRAPHY
[1] http://tujournal.edu.np/index.php/TUJ/article/view/268
[2][3] http://www.nepalabout.com/nepali-dhaka-topi/
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