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Different Styles of Turbans
'''Different Styles of Turbans'''


==Men's Double Patti ([[Nok wali pagg]])==
Troughout the world, there are many turban styles. Wherever Sikh's have gone, they took their turbans with them, but local cultures have often influenced the way the Sikhs have worn their turbans, for example young Sikhs in Canada have taken to wearing their turbans smaller and Sikhs in Kenya have developed a unique style called the 'Kenyan Pugg'.  
This is a very common Sikh turban style. It is very common in Punjab, India. The Nok is a double wide turban. 6 meters of turban cloth are cut in half, then into two 3 metre pieces. They are then sewn together to make it Double wide, thus creating a "Double Patti," or a Nok turban. This turban is larger than most Sikh Dastars, but contains fewer wraps around the head.


==[[Chand Tora Dumalla]]==
This article is dedicated to explaining the different turban styles. Please note that even within each "style" there are a few differences, these differences will also be explained.
This style of turban is generally worn by Nihang Sikhs . This is a warrior style turban meant for going into battle. The "Chand Tora" is a metal symbol consisting of a crescent and a double edged sword, it is held in place at the front of the turban by woven chainmail cord tied in a pattern within the turban to protect the head from slashing weapons.


==[[Amritsar Dumalla]]==
*[[General Sikh Turban]] (The most common style)
This is the most common Dhamala turban. It consists of:
*Men's Double Patti ([[Nok wali pagg]])
* one 5 meter piece (Pavo Blue)
*[[Amritsar Dumalla]]
* one 11 meter piece any color, commonly sabz (white) and pavo blue. Both pieces are 35 cm wide, and referred to in Amritsar as Dhamala Material.
*[[Chand Tora Dumalla]]
 
*[[Basic Dumalla]]
==[[Basic Dhamala]]==
*[[Parna]]
This is a very simple and basic Dhamala Sikh turban. This is the most popular turban among young Sikhs of the Akhand Kirtani Jatha and also quite popular among those of Damdami Taksal in countries like America, the United Kingdom and Canada.
 
==[[General Sikh Turban]]==
Another common Sikh turban style for men. Unlike the "double patti" turban, the turban is longer and goes 7 times around the head. If you use the "Notai" technique and have a big joora (hair knot), do not make it right in front at your forehead. You will end up tying the turban on the joora, and it will make your turban look very high and big.

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Different Styles of Turbans

Troughout the world, there are many turban styles. Wherever Sikh's have gone, they took their turbans with them, but local cultures have often influenced the way the Sikhs have worn their turbans, for example young Sikhs in Canada have taken to wearing their turbans smaller and Sikhs in Kenya have developed a unique style called the 'Kenyan Pugg'.

This article is dedicated to explaining the different turban styles. Please note that even within each "style" there are a few differences, these differences will also be explained.

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