By Margarita Joseph
Rate my turban is a platform that allows of turbans to showcase innovative and unique designs. The turban is a significant garment worn in many cultures and religions one of them being Sikhism. The Blue Turban is usually worn by the Sikh people from the Eastern parts of the globe. This is taken as a gift from the guru and is how they crown themselves as Singhs and Kaurs. These sit at the throne of higher consciousness and commitment. The blue shade of the garment signifies warriors and is commonly worn among Gyanis and Sikh ministers.
The navy blue or the royal blue garment as it is also known came to be known internationally after one was sighted during the diamond Jubilee celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeths II coronation. A striking royal blue garment caused many people globally to pay attention after it popped right behind the Queen's royal family. Talk about the piece of clothing trended on the online sites including twitter where thousands queried about it.
The navy blue or the royal blue garment as it is also known came to be known internationally after one was sighted during the diamond Jubilee celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeths II coronation. A striking royal blue garment caused many people globally to pay attention after it popped right behind the Queen's royal family. Talk about the piece of clothing trended on the online sites including twitter where thousands queried about it.
The origin of the navy blue garment is not clear. However it is said to have been worn in battle by the Sikh warriors. On them they have a crescent shaped sword and another double edged sword, both metallic, which are held by a woven chainmail cord, knoted in a pattern. Apart from being a decoration it protected the wearer from any kind of slashing weapon of the enemy.
History of the blue style of the garment is unclear. What is known about it though is that it used to be donned by Sikhs during battle. On them there is a metallic symbol of a crescent shaped sword and a double edged sword which are held in place by a chainmail cord which is woven and tied in a pattern. This was supposed to protect the head from slashing objects.
The garment is not all about aesthetics though; on the contrary it has its significance to the Sikh religion and culture. The simple act of wearing the garment was word that you had pledged unconditional allegiance to your guru and had also committed yourself to protecting everybody, even those harboring ill will towards the well being of you or that of your family. It is also considered as a sign of nobility and respectability and thus the wearer is treated as such.
There is another purpose of the garment, religious and culture aside. This garment also has a technological aspect to it. As it is known the Sikh are not for cutting hair, they thus fold the long hair into folds known as the Rishi knots. According to the Sikh this knot is important as it concentrates the energy of meditations to the person. Now the role of the many wrappings of the head gear is to hold together the twenty six bones of the skull.
Unlike the other religions and cultures, the headgear is wound on a daily basis in the Sikh religion. It is also tied with a peak in the front, not so for many other religions. Also wom
History of the blue style of the garment is unclear. What is known about it though is that it used to be donned by Sikhs during battle. On them there is a metallic symbol of a crescent shaped sword and a double edged sword which are held in place by a chainmail cord which is woven and tied in a pattern. This was supposed to protect the head from slashing objects.
The garment is not all about aesthetics though; on the contrary it has its significance to the Sikh religion and culture. The simple act of wearing the garment was word that you had pledged unconditional allegiance to your guru and had also committed yourself to protecting everybody, even those harboring ill will towards the well being of you or that of your family. It is also considered as a sign of nobility and respectability and thus the wearer is treated as such.
There is another purpose of the garment, religious and culture aside. This garment also has a technological aspect to it. As it is known the Sikh are not for cutting hair, they thus fold the long hair into folds known as the Rishi knots. According to the Sikh this knot is important as it concentrates the energy of meditations to the person. Now the role of the many wrappings of the head gear is to hold together the twenty six bones of the skull.
Unlike the other religions and cultures, the headgear is wound on a daily basis in the Sikh religion. It is also tied with a peak in the front, not so for many other religions. Also wom
The garment is not all about aesthetics though; on the contrary it has its significance to the Sikh religion and culture. The simple act of wearing the garment was word that you had pledged unconditional allegiance to your guru and had also committed yourself to protecting everybody, even those harboring ill will towards the well being of you or that of your family. It is also considered as a sign of nobility and respectability and thus the wearer is treated as such.
There is another purpose of the garment, religious and culture aside. This garment also has a technological aspect to it. As it is known the Sikh are not for cutting hair, they thus fold the long hair into folds known as the Rishi knots. According to the Sikh this knot is important as it concentrates the energy of meditations to the person. Now the role of the many wrappings of the head gear is to hold together the twenty six bones of the skull.
Unlike the other religions and cultures, the headgear is wound on a daily basis in the Sikh religion. It is also tied with a peak in the front, not so for many other religions. Also women are allowed to wear the garment although they are not forced to do so.
Rate my turban as a platform allows those who wear turbans to showcase their designs. The garment is important to the wearers ad as a matter of fact holds some significance to them. This is the only way they can relate to their culture. Let us not alienate the wearers of the Blue Turban.
There is another purpose of the garment, religious and culture aside. This garment also has a technological aspect to it. As it is known the Sikh are not for cutting hair, they thus fold the long hair into folds known as the Rishi knots. According to the Sikh this knot is important as it concentrates the energy of meditations to the person. Now the role of the many wrappings of the head gear is to hold together the twenty six bones of the skull.
Unlike the other religions and cultures, the headgear is wound on a daily basis in the Sikh religion. It is also tied with a peak in the front, not so for many other religions. Also women are allowed to wear the garment although they are not forced to do so.
Rate my turban as a platform allows those who wear turbans to showcase their designs. The garment is important to the wearers ad as a matter of fact holds some significance to them. This is the only way they can relate to their culture. Let us not alienate the wearers of the Blue Turban.