Turban Tying
The Turban (Dastaar) plays a significant role in Sikh culture. It is an inseparable part of Sikh life as it depicts Honour, Self-respect, Spirituality, Responsibility, and Holiness in Sikhism. In Sikh History, Sikh Males need to keep long coiled hair (Kes) intact with a Turban (Dastaar), while it is optional for women. Wearing a Turban exhibits Gratitude, Respect, and Love towards the founder of the Khalsa, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Sikhs regard Turban as a vital part of the Unique Sikh Identity as they considered it a spiritual crown and a gift from Guru to Singhs and Kaurs.
Young Bhangra Calgary provides Turban tying services for any type of occasion. YBC representative will tie different styles of turbans according to your choice. We also tie Bhangra-style Turbans for competitions and other events.
Punjabi Turban Tying
Tying a Turban is a ritual that is performed every morning in the life of a Sikh. All the ten Sikh Gurus of the Sikh Religion wore Turban by themselves. A Sikh needs to be very careful while wearing or removing a Turban by considering the following:
- Turban (Dastaar) never touches the floor
- Carefully Shaken Out
- Stretching must be proper
- Neatly fold makes it ready for the next use
Turban Tying Professionals of Young Bhangra Calgary have deep knowledge of different styles of tying Punjabi Turban. We offer our Turban Tying services for special occasions like Wedding Ceremonies, Dastar Bandi, Cultural Events, Jaggo, etc. Turban Tying does not specifically belong to just wrapping up hair (kes), it also consists of taking care of the beard.
Following are the few steps that you should be aware of tying a Turban (Dastaar):
- Detangle Hair (Kes): Prior combing hair, oiling hair is essential (if required) and combing should done with a wooden comb called Kanga.
- Twisting of Hair: Twisting Hair or Kes is a second step to make Joora or coil atop the head.
- Importance of Kanga: If you have 'Amrit Nectar,' Kanga helps to secure Joora at all times, otherwise it's optional.
- Keski: Sikhs use Keski to cover and twist the Joora for binding hair. It is a Protective Cloth.
Popular Turban Fabrics
There is a variety of options of Turban Fabrics from light-weight to heavy such as:
- Mal-Mal: This fabric comes under very light-weight and fine fabric. These turban are 100% cotton with 2x2 highly twisted yarns.
- Vaiela: It is a light-weight, soft, sheer fabric that gives a semi-transparent finish. Sikhs living in Canada and the USA, prefer Full voile material for turbans.
- Rubia: This fabric is medium or heavy in weight and is also a mix of voile yarn and Rubia yarn. It is a soft fabric and also more durable and long lasting.
Turban Tying Styles
- Domalla: From the right ear to the left top side of the base, and from the left ear to the right top side of the base, the first layer of a turban wrapped in the Domalla style crosses diagonally. The third wrap then crosses the top of the brows in a horizontal motion from the right ear to the top.
- Pagriv: This turban is five to six yards long, worn on many occasions like Sehra Bandi in wedding ceremonies. One corner of the turban is in the mouth. Then wrap the turban around the back of your head and then up around your hair knot.
- Dastar: This type of turban tying style is Persian. Mostly seen by Akali Nihangs wearing it.
- Keski: Sikhs cover and twist the Joora, tying the hair, using a protective cloth known as Keski.
- Patka: It is a Kids Turban.. Often Sikhs tie one under regular Turban as a way to keep Joora in place.
- Fifty: This one is placed beneath a Turban, usually in contrasting colors. Hold one end of the scarf and drape the scarf around the back of your neck.
If you’re residing in Calgary and seeking the brilliant Turban Tying Service near you, then Young Bhangra Calgary is the right place! We have helped hundreds of enthusiasts flourish in their turban-tying styles.