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It is light weight and an integral part of the Pahadi men's ensemble in the hills of Kumaon and Garhwal. Worn at first as a necessity to protect from the harsh weather, or carrying load on the head, the Garhwali Topi has now become an iconic part of the traditional Garhwali attire. Other parts of India call it a "Kinnaur cap" or a "Kullu topi." The most common way to wear the Himachali cap is by folding one side forward, thus creating the shape of an 'M'. This style can be recognized as the traditional style for people from Himachal Pradesh.