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The peta is a turban worn in Mysore and Kodagu, it is the traditional indigenous attire worn by the erstwhile Kings of Mysore, called the Wodeyars (1399 to 1947), of the Kingdom of Mysore. Wodeyars wore a richly bejeweled turban made of silk and jari ( gold threaded lace ) to match with colourful dresses as part of the royal dress.
It is worn in different styles and colours across the country, varying by region, e.g. in the north of the country, black and white turbans are preferred. The turban most commonly found in Pakistan is white and crestless, and worn commonly in the Pashtun belt, while in rural Punjab and Sindh, it is mostly worn by elders or feudal lords.
An Iranian scholar with a turban Habib Umar bin Hafiz wearing an Imamah.. Imama or Ammama or 'Emma (Persian : عمامه, Arabic: عمامة; Egyptian Arabic: عمة IPA: or AMMĀMA, Arabic ʿEMĀMA) is a type of turban.
The original Sikh turban of the Khalsa Fauj, the Dastar Bunga. The Nihang's pharla is being covered at the tip of the turban. Dastar bunga, or turban fortress in Persian, is a style of turban used by a specific sect within the Sikhs, the Akali Nihangs (egoless immortals). As an essential part of their faith the warriors used the turban as a ...
The turban itself has been a symbol of pride and the center of many Pashto proverbs. However, it should be mentioned that different tribes have different types of turbans unique to them, as such tribal styles have been persevered for centuries. They are worn in everyday life by male elders, adults and tribal leaders as sign of status and respect.
The clothing of the Baloch people consists of various styles of kameez and shalwar, turban, shoes and head scarfs. Balochi embroidery decorations on dresses is a tradition in Baloch culture including Balochi cap, jackets, belts, ladies purse, shoulder bags, and many other items. [2] Statue of a Baloch man and woman with Balochi clothing - Zahedan
The Dumalla is a type of turban worn by Sikhs. This turban is worn mainly by Sikhs who are initiated into the Khalsa, through participating in the Amrit Sanchar but can be worn by all Sikhs. However, the more common one is the Dastar. The word Dumalla means "Du" meaning two and "Malla" meaning cloth or fabric.
"Patiala Shahi" literally means "Patiala royal": this style of turban was worn by Bhupinder Singh, the ruler of Patiala State. [ 1 ] It is one of the two prominent styles of Sikh turbans from the Punjab Plain area, the other being the " Ludhiana style" (apart from these two, another prominent style is the "beaked" kind originating from the ...