Headgears of India – 2017 | Set of 16 First Day Covers | India Post

Headgears of India – 2017, complete set of 16 First Day Covers (FDCs) issued by India Post on 10 February 2017. This attractive thematic philatelic issue celebrates India's rich cultural diversity through traditional turbans, caps and tribal headgears from different regions of the country. The collection features traditional headgears including the Haryanvi Pagri, Naga Hornbill Warrior Cap, Gujarati Turban, Bison Horn Maria Tribal Cap, Rajasthani Turban, Himachali Cap, Angami Tribe Cap, Japi of Assam, Puneri Turban, Naga Hat, Mysore Peta, Sikh Dastar, Kashmiri Karakul Cap, Mithila Turban, Tepi of the Brokpa Tribe and Gonda of Ladakh. 

This 16-cover FDC set is an appealing thematic collection for collectors interested in Indian culture, costumes, regional traditions, anthropology and modern Indian philately. The set is especially attractive when retained in its original India Post presentation/packaging with clean cancellations and covers.