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.
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.
One of the most common turbans you will see is made by using a cloth which has been cut in half and sewn together lengthwise to create a cloth which is twice as wide and only about three meters long. This cloth can then be tied using fewer wraps and creates an almost flat top with thick sides and forms the traditional point at the front center. This is the style which is worn by most men.
For the turbans worn by the Nihang Sikhs, known as worrier turbans, they are slightly rounder in shape. These ones wear the decorative metal piece on the outside of the cloth. They also form a peak at the front with the decorative piece at the front center.
There is a more casual style that can be worn during sporting events of just around the house. This style does not require a lot of effort and more that one cloth as it is only meant to cover the hair during down time. It is made by taking a simple piece of cloth and wrapping it around hair, which has been placed securely on top of the head, until the hair is covered completely. This style is very simple to do and is commonly used for children.
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.
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.
One of the most common turbans you will see is made by using a cloth which has been cut in half and sewn together lengthwise to create a cloth which is twice as wide and only about three meters long. This cloth can then be tied using fewer wraps and creates an almost flat top with thick sides and forms the traditional point at the front center. This is the style which is worn by most men.
For the turbans worn by the Nihang Sikhs, known as worrier turbans, they are slightly rounder in shape. These ones wear the decorative metal piece on the outside of the cloth. They also form a peak at the front with the decorative piece at the front center.
There is a more casual style that can be worn during sporting events of just around the house. This style does not require a lot of effort and more that one cloth as it is only meant to cover the hair during down time. It is made by taking a simple piece of cloth and wrapping it around hair, which has been placed securely on top of the head, until the hair is covered completely. This style is very simple to do and is commonly used for children.
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.
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