The making of the Thalankara thoppy
(The caps worn by the Malabar Muslims)Muslim men as well as boys in India wear a particular type of cap which forms part of their traditional attire. These caps are either made of cotton or designed of crochet stitches. The thoppy (caps) from a place called Thalankara in Malabar are very popular in Kerala as well as the Gulf countries. These cotton caps have intricate thread work, which gives them an ethnic look. Though priced between Rs. 45 and Rs. 150, the caps become more expensive with the type of thread used and the complexity of the work. The designs for the thread work are drawn straight onto the cloth. The making of these caps has been a profession for many families in Thalankara for generations. The old person Mohammad, seen in the video clip, has been making these caps for the past 35 years. It takes the joint effort of a family to complete each cap. The Thalankara cap has a large market in the Gulf countries. The making of the Thalankara thoppy
(The caps worn by the Malabar Muslims)Muslim men as well as boys in India wear a particular type of cap which forms part of their traditional attire. These caps are either made of cotton or designed of crochet stitches. The thoppy (caps) from a place called Thalankara in Malabar are very popular in Kerala as well as the Gulf countries. These cotton caps have intricate thread work, which gives them an ethnic look. Though priced between Rs. 45 and Rs. 150, the caps become more expensive with the type of thread used and the complexity of the work. The designs for the thread work are drawn straight onto the cloth. The making of these caps has been a profession for many families in Thalankara for generations. The old person Mohammad, seen in the video clip, has been making these caps for the past 35 years. It takes the joint effort of a family to complete each cap. The Thalankara cap has a large market in the Gulf countries.
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