Wednesday 23 January 2013

Different Ways To Wrap A Sikh Turban

By Claudine MacDonald


There are many different ways in which a Sikh turban can be worn. The style in which it is worn depends on many factors such as age, gender, and social status. The different ways in which they are worn vary greatly but still have a few things in common. No matter how it is wrapped the cloth will always cover the hair completely, and there will be a point at the front.

There is a metal piece which is worn on top of the head in many of these fashions which was traditionally used as a form of protection during battle. This piece sits on top of the head either beneath or on top of the cloth depending on which style is being worn. While they were traditionally worn as protection during battle they have now become something of a decoration.

Most of the turbans that are worn by Sikh's are made using two long lengths of cloth. Each of these can be about six meters in length and vary in colors and patterns. The first cloth is tied around the head to form the base and ensure that the hair is completely covered, and the second one wraps around this one.

The most common style used consists of a double wide, three meter long cloth. This cloth has to be wrapped around the head fewer times as it is half the length of a traditional cloth used, but it is twice as wide so it will create a turban which is just as large. The cloth is wrapped around the head in a way that it forms a peak at the front and covers the hair completely.

For the group of Sikhs known as the Nihang Sikhs they wear what is known as the worrier style turban. This is what was traditionally worn when going into battle because of the front metal piece, which is worn on the outside of the cloth now as a decorative piece. The front peak is formed in the traditional way with the metal piece at the very center.

For a more casual use a turban can easily be made using a single length of cloth to wrap around the hair so it is completely covered. This is very common for wearing around the house or for playing sports. They are also worn by children who tend to be far more active and don't require a larger version until they are much older.

There are many women who also wish to cover their hair in the name of faith and have created more feminine styles in order to do so. While they still have the same basic appearance as the male version, with the front forming a peak, the rest tends to form a much rounder appearance. Females who choose to express their faith will choose these styles over the male version.

The different Sikh turban styles have very little to do with the religion. They mostly are chosen depending on the day to day activities of the person wearing them. They can use different colors and styles depending on personal preference of whoever is wearing it.




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