Different Ways To Wrap A Sikh Turban

By Claudine MacDonald


A Sikh turban can be tied in many different ways depending on what the wearer prefers. There are many different ways to wear it depending, usually, on things like age, gender, or activities. While there are many different ways to tie it, a couple of things will remain the same. The hair will always be covered completely and there will usually be a point formed in the front.

Many Sikh's wear a metal piece either under or above the cloth depending on the style. These are a traditional piece that was used to protect the head from weapons during battle. It is a piece which is now used as a sort of decoration.

Many different styles require the use of at least two large lengths of cloth. They are usually wrapped one on top of the other, with the bottom cloth forming the base and to top one wrapping around it to give is a neat appearance. These clothes are usually around five to six meters long and vary in colors.

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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