Bakhtar Afghan Airlines Cuffed Beanie
One size / Baby Pink
$24.99
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Bring a piece of Afghan airline history to your everyday rotation with this cuffed beanie. Bakhtar began as an airline in 1967, flying from Kabul to destinations such as Bamyan, Herat, and Mazar-i-Sharif. Its 1985 transformation and the later 1988 merger of Ariana and Bakhtar brands reflect a changing era for the country’s air services. A distinctive pick for aviation enthusiasts, airline memorabilia collectors, and anyone who appreciates the story behind the Bakhtar name.
Bakhtar Afghan Airlines was an Afghan carrier offering domestic flights. Founded in 1967 as Bakhtar Airlines, it used that name until 1985, when Pashtun governments renamed it Bakhtar Afghan Airlines. That year, it absorbed Ariana Afghan Airlines and became Afghanistan’s sole airline company. In 1988, the Ariana and Bakhtar brands merged, marking a transition in the country’s airline identity. The carrier served destinations including Kabul, its base, as well as Herat, Bamyan, Mazar-i-Sharif, Kunduz, and Jeddah. Its aircraft included the Yakovlev Yak-40 and de Havilland Twin Otter; later flights also involved Antonov An-26 aircraft. The company’s history includes a series of serious accidents between 1972 and 1987. Bakhtar Airlines was relaunched in 2020 for domestic flights, operating a single Boeing 737-500 leased from Ariana Afghan Airlines. The name therefore connects an early Afghan airline founded in the 1960s with later changes in ownership, branding, and service.
Bring a piece of Afghan airline history to your everyday rotation with this cuffed beanie. Bakhtar began as an airline in 1967, flying from Kabul to destinations such as Bamyan, Herat, and Mazar-i-Sharif. Its 1985 transformation and the later 1988 merger of Ariana and Bakhtar brands reflect a changing era for the country’s air services. A distinctive pick for aviation enthusiasts, airline memorabilia collectors, and anyone who appreciates the story behind the Bakhtar name.
Bakhtar Afghan Airlines was an Afghan carrier offering domestic flights. Founded in 1967 as Bakhtar Airlines, it used that name until 1985, when Pashtun governments renamed it Bakhtar Afghan Airlines. That year, it absorbed Ariana Afghan Airlines and became Afghanistan’s sole airline company. In 1988, the Ariana and Bakhtar brands merged, marking a transition in the country’s airline identity. The carrier served destinations including Kabul, its base, as well as Herat, Bamyan, Mazar-i-Sharif, Kunduz, and Jeddah. Its aircraft included the Yakovlev Yak-40 and de Havilland Twin Otter; later flights also involved Antonov An-26 aircraft. The company’s history includes a series of serious accidents between 1972 and 1987. Bakhtar Airlines was relaunched in 2020 for domestic flights, operating a single Boeing 737-500 leased from Ariana Afghan Airlines. The name therefore connects an early Afghan airline founded in the 1960s with later changes in ownership, branding, and service.
| One size | |
| Length (Uncuffed), in | 12.00 |
| Length (Cuffed), in | 9.00 |
| Width, in | 8.13 |
| Circumreference, in | 17.25 - 18.50 |
This cuffed beanie carries a lived-in street energy—soft, warm, and quietly bold. The low-profile embroidery sits on the cuff like a personal insignia: a small, slightly distressed logo with a touch of red that reads as both vintage and current. It slips on easily and stays put through commutes, late-night walks, and chilly market runs, adding a subtle graphic edge without shouting.
Wear it with a worn denim jacket, layered knit, or an oversized coat. It works for creatives who like to curate a look that’s casual but considered, for city cyclists who need dependable warmth, or for anyone who favors compact, tactile details. The hypoallergenic acrylic knit keeps things comfortable against the skin while the 12" cuff gives you styling flexibility—fold it high for warmth or roll it low for a slouchier silhouette. This is a small, everyday piece that quietly completes an outfit and ages into its own personality.
Product features
- 100% turbo acrylic knit — warm, durable, and easy-care.
- 12" cuffed design — versatile fit and styling options.
- One size fits most — stretchy, comfortable, and unrestrictive.
- Embroidered decoration — subtle, long-lasting graphic detail.
- Hypoallergenic and compliant — safer for sensitive skin and meets safety standards.
Care instructions
- Use warm water and dish soap and clean spots off your hat. It's not necessary to soak the whole item. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Yupoong 1501KC, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Warnings, Hazard: For adults
Care instructions: Use warm water and dish soap and clean spots off your hat. It's not necessary to soak the whole item. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.