The Paag is a headdress in the Mithila region of India and Nepal worn by Maithil people.
It is a symbol of honour and respect and a significant part of Maithil culture.

The Paag dates back to pre-historic times when it was made of plant leaves.
It exists today in a modified form.
The Paag is wore by the whole Maithil community .The colour of the Paag also carries a lot of significance.
The red Paag is worn by the bridegroom and by those who are undergoing the sacred thread rituals.
Paag of mustard colour is donned by those attending wedding ceremonies and the elders wear a white Paag.


This Paag now features place in the popular Macmillan Dictionary.
For now, Macmillan Dictionary explains Paag as “a kind of headgear worn by people in the Mithila belt of India.”

On 10 February 2017, India Posts released a set of sixteen commemorative postage stamps on "Headgears of India".
The Mithila Paag was featured on one of those postage stamps.
The Paag is a headdress in the Mithila region of India and Nepal worn by Maithil people. It is a symbol of honour and respect and a significant part of Maithil culture.
The Paag dates back to pre-historic times when it was made of plant leaves. It exists today in a modified form. The Paag is wore by the whole Maithil community .The colour of the Paag also carries a lot of significance. The red Paag is worn by the bridegroom and by those who are undergoing the sacred thread rituals. Paag of mustard colour is donned by those attending wedding ceremonies and the elders wear a white Paag.

This Paag now features place in the popular Macmillan Dictionary. For now, Macmillan Dictionary explains Paag as “a kind of headgear worn by people in the Mithila belt of India.” 
On 10 February 2017, India Posts released a set of sixteen commemorative postage stamps on "Headgears of India". The Mithila Paag was featured on one of those postage stamps.
Mithila (region)