Crown of the Head - Dawoodi Bohra's Topi (Cap)
All heads bow down in front of the Almighty, irrespective of status or gender. Every kind of prayer requires the soul to be pure and the head to be covered, irrespective of religion. Turbans and caps change shape every few kilometres, duppattas and scarves have different colours and patterns in every state. Headgear is one of the strongest and the most obvious sign of identity , framing the face of every individual. A mark of identity , in rich gold and white, crowns the head of a Dawoodi Bohra Man , whether he is dressed up for prayer, or participating in festivities, or just going to work. Men in the Dawoodi Bohra community proudly wear intricately crocheted topi (cap) made by women in their families. Earlier worn only during Namaaz and festivals, now its usage has spread to everyday wear. Just like new clothes, new topi (cap) are also made for special occasions. Crochet is the technique of fabric construction by puling loops of yarns though other loops , using a