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Subject: Diffent colors of turbans
Category: Relationships and Society
Asked by: bearman-ga
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Posted: 15 May 2002 12:11 PDT
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Question ID: 16417
Do the different colors of turbans that Sikh's wear, have any special
meaning?  And if so, what do the different colors mean?
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Subject: Re: Diffent colors of turbans
Answered By: missy-ga on 15 May 2002 12:36 PDT
 
Hi bearman!

It would appear that colors of Sikh turbans have no particular
meaning:

"There is no particular meaning to the color of the turban, which is
usually chosen to coordinate with the Sikh's clothes."

"Act of Kindness Surprises Sikh" - The Des Moines Register (10/13/01)
[ http://desmoinesregister.com/news/stories/c5351764/16177075.html ]

In the course of my search, I cam across a few other pages discussing
turbans that might be of interest to you, including this nicely
illustrated one, which discusses turbans, why they are worn and by
whom, and also discusses kaffiyehs:

"Understanding Turbans" - The Seattle Times 
[ http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/news/lifestyles/links/turbans_27.html
]

"Importance of DASTAAR/KESKEE (Turban)"
[ http://www.interlog.com/~sikhs/turban.htm ]

"HERITAGE OF THE TURBAN"
[ http://www.sikhnet.com/s/TurbanHeritage ]

...and if you're of a mind to learn a bit more about Sikhism in
general (which is the 7th largest faith in the world), there is a
terrific site discussing all aspects of the faith here:

The Sikh Network
[ http://www.sikhnet.com/ ]

Thanks for your inquiry!

missy-ga


Google search link:   
[ ://www.google.com/search?q=sikh+turban+color&hl=en&start=10&sa=N
]
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Subject: Re: Diffent colors of turbans
From: sidegrinder-ga on 20 May 2002 04:21 PDT
 
For daily wear, Sikhs can choose to wear any colour of turban. In my
experience, black or dark blue are considered "businesslike".

Some cultural traditions are still around. Children Sikh boys with
uncut hair usually wear it plaited and tied in a bun (jura) on top of
the head. Over the jura boys generally wear a small white cloth, a
square scarf, or a larger square of cloth often muslin or poplin.
Normally older people tend to wear white or paler turbans - thus
reflecting their acquired wisdom. Some orthodox Sikh women may cover
their hair with a tight black, white or saffron turban.
http://www.camcnty.gov.uk/sub/cominfo/ethnic/sikh.htm

At Sikh wedding ceremonies, the bridegroom usually wears a red or pink
turban. Male relatives may also wear pink turbans.
http://www.ngfl.ac.uk/re/sikhmarriage.htm
http://www.seasonsindia.com/marriage/cere_sikh_sea.htm

Saffron and deep blue turbans are the traditional colors Sikhs have
worn in battle.
http://www.punjabilok.com/news_files/kan_allegmaster.htm

As part of the British army, Indian and Punjab regiments with Sikh
officers had many different designated turban colours both for battle
and for parade. Army veterans may wear their regimental turbans on
special or remembrance occasions.
http://www.britishempire.co.uk/forces/armyuniforms/uniform.htm
http://www.stockade-miniatures.com/catalogs/soldiers/page52.htm

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