The Pagari (Indian Turban) shown in the intractable, is worn by the men in the Sikh community in India. It is a religious requirement of the Sikhs to never cut their hair and therefore to manage their long hair they wear the turban
A turban is long piece of cloth (usually cotton) worn (tied) on the head by men. It is a mark of respect and honour. Though worn by many people in and around India, some communities like Sikhs consider it sacred. It is around three feet wide and varies in length from 5 to 10 feet in length.
Wearing a Turban is not just a fashion statement but a symbol of one's pride.
There have been a number of requests asking to see how a basic turban (aka Regal Wrap) is done in a detailed video. Once you master this tie, there are so many options and variations! Add an extra scarf, leave the ends hanging (or braid!) or tuck them in.
This style originated from the western Sikh communities in America. Most western Sikh women who become a Sikh wear a turban (whether or not they are Amritdhari). This is a common style which is worn. Usually it is at least two layers. One layer of turban fabric and then a white chuni at the final "finished" layer.
This is a common sikh turban among young boys. It is normally used as more of a casual Pugree, or sometimes for sports. Commonly, this is a peela (shade of yellow) coloured turban. Contrary to popular belief Patkas are actually types of turbans.
These are the basic Sikh Pugaree types. Turban theory states that the main pugaree types are starting points, and anyone can invent their own turban styles.
In May 2009, The Times of India reported that British researchers were trying to make a "bulletproof turban" that would allow the Sikhs in the British police to serve in firearms units.
Another common Sikh turban style for men. Unlike the "double patti" turban, the turban is longer and goes 7 times around the head. If you use the "Notai" technique and have a big joora (hair knot), do not make it right in front at your forehead. You will end up tying the turban on the joora, and it will make your turban look very high and big.According to modern punjabi style the last (larh) of turban is given a "V" shape by using the turban pin.Sikhs also use a specially designed Turban Needle (Punjabi:Salai,ਸਲਾਈ OR Baaj,ਬਾਜ It's to tuck their hair inside from Turban and Patka and also to maintain turban cleanliness
Wahe Guru. The damala is the turban for active combat. It closes off your tenth gate with the padding of the extra turban on the top. It is protects your head from the blow of a sword. It gives you fearlessness for the possibility of death on the battle field.
If you are very strong and committed to your daily Rehit Maryada. You can try wearing the Damala. If you are just doing it to "Look cool". Better to wear tha normal turban which keeps you more rooted to the earth.
This style of turban is generally worn by Nihang Sikh men . This is a warrior style turban meant for going into battle. The "Chand Tora" is a metal symbol consisting of a crescent and a double edged sword, it is held in place at the front of the turban by woven chainmail cord tied in a pattern within the turban to protect the head from slashing weapons.
This is the most common Dhamala turban. It consists of:
one 5 meter piece (Pavo Blue)
one 11 meter piece any color, commonly sabz (white) and pavo blue. Both pieces are 35 cm wide, and referred to in Amritsar as Dhamala Material.
This is a very simple and basic Dhamala Sikh turban. This is the most popular turban among young Sikhs of the Akhand Kirtani Jatha and also quite popular among those of Damdami Taksal in countries like America, the United Kingdom and Canada.
This is a very common Sikh turban style. It is very common in Punjab, India. The Nok is a double wide turban. 6 meters of turban cloth are cut in half, then into two 3 meter pieces. They are then sewn together to make it Double wide, thus creating a "Double Patti," or a Nok turban. This turban is larger than most Sikh dastars, but contains fewer wraps around the head.
A turban is a kind of head-wear based on cloth winding. Featuring many variations, it is worn as customary head-wear, usually by men. Communities with prominent turban-wearing traditions can be found in South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Near East, the Arabian Peninsula, North Africa, the Horn of Africa, and parts of the Swahili Coast. Turbans worn in South Asia are known as Pagri.
Wearing turbans is common among Sikhs, who refer to it as a Dastar. In certain other faith communities, the headgear also serves as a religious observance, including among Muslims, who regard turban-wearing as Sunnah Mu'akkadah (confirmed tradition).
Additionally, turbans have often been worn by nobility, regardless of religious background. They are also sometimes donned to protect hair or as a headwrap for women following cancer treatments.
History
The turban is known as a very religious millinery hat. Though turbans have been around for thousands of years, the first mentioning of them was in the fourteenth century at the end of the Moorish rule in Spain. The Prophet Muhammad is believed to have worn a turban in white, the most holy colour. Many Muslim men choose to wear green, because it represents paradise, especially among followers of Sufism. In parts of North Africa, where blue is common, the shade of a turban can signify the tribe of the wearer. There have been over sixty-six types of Turbans. Hindus tend to reserve their turbans for ceremonies and significant occasions, whereas Sikh men wear them all the time. In Islamic countries, the headgear is regarded as Sunnah Mu'akkadah (Confirmed Tradition).
The origins of the turban is uncertain. Early Persians wore a conical cap encircled by bands of cloth, which historians have suggested was developed to become the modern turban, but other theories suggest it was first widely worn in Egypt. Sikh men commonly wear a peaked turban that serves for the purpose of covering their long hair, which in respect for God's creation is never cut. Devout Sikhs do not cut their beards either, so many instead twist them and tuck them up into their turbans. A style of turban called a phakeolis was also worn by soldiers of the Byzantine army.
The Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb wearing the imperial Turban and its ornaments - The Best Turban Styles
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