Handmade Pakols - Chitrali Cap/Afghani/Hat Custom Made in Pakistan

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Absolutely great hat that is made in Pakistan. Good quality and relatively quick delivery.

Warm, fits snuggly my large sized head. Would buy another in any color.

I'm no pakol expert, but this one was made in Pakistan and seems legit. The tag states that it comes from Bazaar Islamabad in Peshawar City, Pakistan, which is close to the border with Afghanistan. I have Prime and while this wasn't included with Prime shipping, it did arrive from the Pakol House warehouse in Texas in about five days.Color: Ordered the dark brown and the color that arrived is exactly the same as in the product photo. All of my photos here show the color fairly accurately, as well, barring the close-up shot showing the fabric's texture. I really wish this pakol was offered in an deep olive green, like I've seen elsewhere, but do like the selection available through Pakol House.Material: Without the means for independent testing, I, of course, cannot be 100% certain, but this really does seem to be felted wool (see close-up photo accompanying my review). The hat is lined with what is likely to be cotton or some sort of cotton/poly blend.Fit: I have a medium to large sized women's head and this pakol not only fits, but has plenty of room to spare. I also have a lot of thick, curly hair, so would assume that it would fit many larger men's sizes heads, as well. If size is a concern, you can find information on the internet about stretching these out, which can help make them even more roomy.The brim unrolls about 6", for those who like to wear them lower down or to cover more of your head. You would not want to unroll this fully, however, as that would expose the loose fabric scraps used as a support to roll the brim around. All authentic pakols include these scraps.If you found my review helpful, please consider giving it a thumbs up, so I know to write more of them. Thanks!

Color, comfort, value = excellent

I’ve purchased three different Pakols recently and they have all been too small to fit on my head properly (circumference approx 60-61 cm) but this one, while a teensy bit on the snug side, does fit.Also it seems well made, doesn’t feel cheap and the rolled up part isn’t just like 2 inches of fabric unlike some Pakols I could mention

There were conflicting reviews about whether this was adjustable for head size. Well I have a bit of a melon head at 7-3/8 and it was originally a bit tight but if you unroll it you'll find a piece of cord in that roll which if removed and then rolling the hat back up and giving a little stretch will give a bit more room. It fits fine now and it has good construction and a nice liner inside. If you're looking for one of these styles this is a good one to get.

Very poor quality. Fabric is thin and cheap.