A Visual History of the Sikh Turban

<p>The Sikh faith is known for the external markers of the Khalsa identity, most prominently the uncut hair covered by a turban. It is a testament to the emphasis laid in the earliest Rehits (Khalsa code of conduct) on the turban as a mark of a warrior-king that the Sikh turban persists to this day &mdash; but one question that lingers is how the Sikh turban developed to this point through history. This article tries to give a brief treatment of the topic by looking at artwork and photography throughout Sikh history to show how although the symbolism and strength behind the Sikh turban has remained strong, the specific style in which it&rsquo;s expressed has evolved quite a good bit.</p> <p><a href="https://jodhsingh.medium.com/a-visual-history-of-the-sikh-turban-ca294b58953b"><strong>Visit Now</strong></a></p>
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