By Alyce Larson


Turban headbands are individual crowning, which are not like any other clothing that people wear for casual reasons. These turbans are special presents from an eternal being known Guru to a special group of believers called Singhs. Others who receive it as a gift from Guru are Kaurs. One of the many uses of these turbans is their sacred nature. They are absolute expression of total royalty, unfailing grace, and uniqueness of both devoted men and women.

The beliefs and faith of the hair wearers are different in both their origins and presentation all over the world. The hair scarfs are used as symbols of sinless living, adherence to religious theology, and devotion to the eternity. These hair coverings are believed to have repelling effects towards any harmful thing whose objective is unfriendly. This is more specific to the Sikh society.

Due to their importance in both physical and spiritual realms, the wearers are keen on the choice of materials they select to make the hair scarf. The fabrics are associated with greatness and sacrificial offering of the best. Examples of the raw fabrics that which majority of the Sikh followers prefer in making of their head covers include silk, cotton, linen, and other synthetic fabrics.

Every fashion of dressing is associated with specific roles and community. For instance, hair scarf are largely known to worn by Sikh widely for various religious reasons. But its now clear that even non-Sikhs are wearing them for dissimilar courses and intention. Those who live in the arid places, Iranian people, Afghan elders, Muslims, and Indian men are a few of the non-Sikhs who greatly value hair coverings.

Muslims have a wide range of turbans from their shape to texture. Muslims believe that the reputation of their God-given prophet is worth a unique practice through generations. Those who live in the desert wear hair turbans to protect their eyes from sand particles and hot sunrays. Afghan elders wear turbans as a sign of full participation in the holy war in their youth.

Every community has its own way of appreciating transition of life rites of passage. Sikhs dearly hold on to this right of passage by giving out mandate to those initiated to wear sacred hair covers. Those with permission to nourish the initiates through guidance and life tips do so through easy identification of the piece of cloth worn on the top most part of the body.

Hair scarf appear in different colors with diverse significance and meaning. The colors range from orange, white, blue, and black among others. White turbans show willingness to give peace to all kinds of people, irrespective of race, skin color, backgrounds, and religions. Saffron orange turbans signify great girt of wisdom to the Sikh followers. Blue hair covers show ability to win in war while black turbans acts as a proof of selflessness and submission.

As a culture, they believe in expanding their community and exchange values and lifestyles in a presentable manner. Punjab is one of the places in India where this experience occurs. Families come together and give out one of their own in love to begin a new life in a new family line. This is climaxed by exchanging the turban headbands to cement the friendship.




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