pakol

thumb|200x200px|Pakol hat of the Chitral Scouts thumb|A guard at Baltit Fort wearing a pakol, Karimabad, Hunza The pakol (Urdu: پکول; Shina and ) is a traditional soft, flat, rolled-up and round-topped cap originating from the Gilgit and Chitral areas in northern Pakistan. It is typically made of wool and found in a variety of earthy colours, such as brown, black, grey, ivory, or dyed red using walnut. Today it is widely worn in Pakistan, the eastern region of Afghanistan, and parts of northern India.

== Description == thumb|200x200px|Craftsmen selling khoi in Gilgit Baltistan Pakol is a hand spun woollen cap, formed with a flat, rounded top, encircled by a lower, curled-up brim. It is usually white, grey, or various shades of brown. The cap's practical design allows pulling it down to cover the ears and neck in cold weather and rolling it up for warmer temperatures. There are many ways of decorating the garment, sometimes typically putting flowers or feathers into the hat, especially for festive occasions. An attached string sewn around the base provides adaptability, allowing the wearer to secure the cap by tightening or loosening it as needed. thumb|200x200px| Tajiks of Afghanistan wearing pakols