Palpa, Dhaka: Nepali’s identity, gift to tourists
Palpa. One of the original identities that comes to mind as soon as the Tansen of Palpa comes to mind is ‘Palpali Dhaka Topi’. Dhaka topi with attractive embroidery, colorful design and local identity has now become the identity of Palpa as well as the gift of choice for tourists.
The price of Palpali Dhaka Topi varies according to size, design and quality.
Traders say that a cap usually costs more than seven hundred rupees. Palpali Dhaka has also been discussed in folk songs like ‘Choli Achcha Palpali Dhakako’. It also highlighted the cultural significance of Dhaka textiles.
The history of Dhaka textile production in Palpa is very old. There is a history of Ganesh Man Maharjan starting Dhaka textile production in Tansen in 2015 BS.
Since then, Palpali Dhaka has been creating its own identity.
The products of Palpali Dhaka are considered different from other places because of the special hand-woven and attractive embroidery.
Dhaka cloth has been producing various items including caps, sarees, cholis, galbandi, etc. Among them, Palpali Topi is established as the original dress and identity of Nepalis.
Domestic and foreign tourists who reach Palpa buy Dhaka topi, saree and other items as token.
Local women and other residents are employed in Tansen’s Dhaka industry. Weaving Dhaka, making garments and making various materials from them has created employment at the local level as well as has become a means of income generation.
The products of Palpali Dhaka are not limited to Tansen. Its market has expanded in various cities of the country and Palpali Dhaka products are also reaching abroad.
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