Learn How To Tie Different Sikh Turbans

The turban is the pride of Sikhs. It is how we crown ourselves as the Singhs and Kaurs who sit on the throne of commitment to our own higher consciousness. For men and women alike, this projective identity conveys royalty, grace, and uniqueness. It is a signal to others that we live in the image of Infinity and are dedicated to serving all. The turban doesn't represent anything except complete commitment. When you choose to stand out by tying your turban, you stand fearlessly as one single person standing out from six billion people.

Learn about the different ways to tie the Sikh turbans.

1.     The simple turban- This is the usual turban that Sikhs tie around their head. This is the very basic style. A base fabric is tied around the head to keep the turban in place and then the turban fabric is wrapped diagonally. It is kept lower on one side and higher on the other. It is wrapped about 6 times with the position being elevated each time. Three rows are created from the hairline to the middle of the head and one thick uniform layer lies at the back of the head. It is then wrapped around the top of the head and when you run out of fabric the leftover end is fastened.

2.    Double Patti/Nok:   This is the most common kind of turban worn by Sikhs in Punjab but here the cloth is wider than most turbans. Two 3 metres cloth are sewn to make it doubly wide and thus it is called a double patti. It is also worn in the same way as the basic turban but since it is wider it creates a bigger turban with fewer wraps.

3.     Dumalla- This style of turban is worn by the Nihang Sikhs with the Chand Tora. This is known as the warrior style turban. The cloth is vertically taken half in front of the head and half at the back. The front portion is wrapped around the joora or the knot of hair and then twisted like a rope and once again wrapped around the knot to create a base. The portion at the back is not brought in front, taken over the knot and wrapped around the head in a circular way. The end is then tucked into the folds. Another cloth is fastened around to secure it. A third piece is taken and brought from the left and tucked behind the right ear. Then it is wrapped from downwards to upwards position diagonally like a general turban. The difference is that it is not made so huge but wrapped generously in successive folds on the front of the head to get the look. The last two rounds are wrapped higher.

4.    Boys ‘house’ turban- this is a casual turban usually tied by boys or if you are inside the house or engaged in sports. The cloth is taken over the head and tied in a knot at the back. The two ends are crossed over, brought in front and tied around the knot of hair on the top.

5.    Woman’s turban- Woman’s turban has three layers of fabric. The base is done with the turban fabric while the upper layer of finishing is done with a chunni. The first layer is folded three times while the second layer which is longer is folded twice. Then the chunni is wrapped over it.

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