The many different styles and techniques for tying a Sikh turban have many different cultural and practical purposes. Someone may choose one style for one activity and change it for another. The reasons for which one to wear depends on a few factors such as culture, age, or gender, and can vary from one person to the next. Each of these turbans will have a similar appearance, but slightly different.
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.
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 commonly worn style is made up of a cloth which has been cut in half and the two lengths, about three meters long, are then sewn together lengthwise to create a cloth which is half as long and twice as wide as the traditional cloth. These then do not have to be wrapped around as many times as a traditional one. The sides of this style tend to stick out while the top remains flat, and there is a peak formed at the top front.
The style of turban worn by many Nihang Sikhs is known as the worrier style because it was traditionally used for going into battle. This style requires the metal piece to be worn on the outside, at the front where the peak is formed. It has a very decorative appearance as well as being traditional.
For something more casual for wearing around the house or playing sports, there is a more casual style that can be done easily and not get in the way. This is done simply by wrapping the cloth around the hair, which has been gathered into a bun at the top of the head, so that it is completely covered. This style is very commonly used for young children as they tend to be more active than adults.
Women have created several different styles for themselves which are similar to those worn by men but more feminine. They still form the peak at the front which is a traditional part of the turban. They do however form a much rounder shape and use less cloth than most male styles require.
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.
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.
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 commonly worn style is made up of a cloth which has been cut in half and the two lengths, about three meters long, are then sewn together lengthwise to create a cloth which is half as long and twice as wide as the traditional cloth. These then do not have to be wrapped around as many times as a traditional one. The sides of this style tend to stick out while the top remains flat, and there is a peak formed at the top front.
The style of turban worn by many Nihang Sikhs is known as the worrier style because it was traditionally used for going into battle. This style requires the metal piece to be worn on the outside, at the front where the peak is formed. It has a very decorative appearance as well as being traditional.
For something more casual for wearing around the house or playing sports, there is a more casual style that can be done easily and not get in the way. This is done simply by wrapping the cloth around the hair, which has been gathered into a bun at the top of the head, so that it is completely covered. This style is very commonly used for young children as they tend to be more active than adults.
Women have created several different styles for themselves which are similar to those worn by men but more feminine. They still form the peak at the front which is a traditional part of the turban. They do however form a much rounder shape and use less cloth than most male styles require.
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.
