The Apotol is a traditional dome-shaped hat belonging to the Mishmi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, India, which most carefully represents the innate craftsmanship of the ancestors of the tribe who canewove, a core lifestyle thing. This headgear is completely made of canestrips, while the inner surface has been beautifully woven so that it can also afford durability and comfort.
The outer surface of the Apotol distinguishes it from the rest, where thick flat cane strips are artistically put to create beauty and structure. This is, thus, an oval-brimmed hat with a flat bottom to allow better adherence to the head. Aesthetic as it is functional in protecting the user from sun and rain, it has also been used for identification with a culture in rites, festivals, and daily life It signifies the deep relationship between the Mishmi and the own environment, embracing the ideals of sustainability in practices and tradition. Wearing the Apotol is a way of proclaiming their roots and identity among tribal people.