Papakhi Hats Photo

Photographer’s Note

Spent a few days in Georgia recently where I had the chance to take a few shots of Georgian life both in the mountains and in Tbilisi, the capital. Georgia is an amazing country with such a diverse landscape and unique customs and traditions. I only wish I could have spent more time there!

On our way down from Gudauri we stopped ever so briefly (enough time for the driver to have a quick smoke of course) at a monastery overlooking a lake where there were a few people selling traditional Georgian products.

These are typical hats made of sheep wool sold all along the roadsides in the mountains. We weren't able to speak to the people very much since most only spoke Georgian, but I found on wikipedia that these are called papakhi - which literally means a Georgian wool hat.

I was attracted to how these hats sat perched on the stick reaching for the perfect blue sky just hoping to be purchased.

More photos from my Georgia trip are on my website here

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ben4321 (9807) 2007-01-01 8:49

An intriguing little detail shot Cora, at first I thought that they were some kind of dried plants, so thanks for the explanation.
The hats look good set against the clear blue sky, and I like the fact that there are no other intrusions.
I would maybe have included less of the ground at the bottom, or excluded it altogether. Still, I like this one. Good to see you back.
Happy New Year.

Cheers,
Ben

thor68 (5537) 2007-03-27 8:33

hi cora, what made you go to georgia? *g*
my father-in-law had to go to Tbilisi a couple times
now on business and was surprised about the bad condition everything was in...
anyway, really beautiful shot and interesting low (?) pov
of the wool hats touching the wonderful clear blue sky.
well seen & captured, thor.