05 January 2017
By Glen Joffe Various types of headdresses are used throughout Ladakh. Most are plain; typically put together from pieces of dark fabric or leather. However, other types of spectacularly ornamented headgear also exist. The most well known is called the Perak, an unusual piece of finery covered in long rows of turquoise stitched onto the surface. Many aficionados and experts claim the Perak...