Turban training centre
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Turban training centre or turban tying centre or dastar academy (
Turban training centers have opened mostly in main cities of
Several styles of Sikh turban are popular, including Patiala Shahi, Morni Dastar, Pochvi Dastar, Barnala Shahi, Amritsar Shahi, Vatta Vaali (wrinkles turban) and Dumalla/Dhamalla for baptised Sikhs. Dabbi Vaale Parne is a casual turban mostly worn by farmers in villages and has been popularized by Diljit Dosanjh, Nikku, Ravinder Grewal and now popularized in cities as well. Barring these, a simple turban with the shape and size of individual liking is tied. The length of cloth of any of the above styles varies according to personal suiting.
Some centres also provide training in Dumalla style, which is basic attire for all baptized Sikhs and can also teach Parna a casual turban to all category of Sikhs. Many Sabat Surat Turban Trainers/Tyers have inspired Sabat Surat Sikh Youth and other clean shaven males to wear Dastar to keep hair back and reject caps. Many turban trainers offer training camps in Non-Punjab States like Delhi, Maharashtra etc.
Technique
Turban trainers mostly prefer common full "Voil" or "F-74 Malmal" cloth and prefer double over single size and the turban is slightly made wet before they start the tying procedure and before tying
Retailers
Some turban centres only sell turban cloth such as full Voil, Rubia or Malmal cloth but do not give professional training you may find retailers in all major markets in all major cities in Punjab.
See also
References
- ^ a b c "He found his calling in turban tying". The Times of India. 17 November 2011. Archived from the original on 19 April 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
- ^ a b "Movies revive 'pag' connection". The Times of India. 13 February 2012. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 13 February 2013.