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KACHERA, SIKH UNDERSHORTS

2023
Overview

Made from white, lightweight, cotton, the Kachera is underwear which has a draw-string fastener around the waist allowing the article to be fastened.
There is a "quality control" stamp on the front right of the item with [* B.K.E. BEST QUALITY * AMRITSAR

Historical information

The 5 Kakars (5 K's), are items that identify a Sikh as dedicated to the religious order of Sikhism. These 5 K's, based on their names in the Punjabi language, include the Kesh/Keski (hair/turban), Kanga (comb), Kara (steel bangle), Kachera (short trouser

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-33-COA2023.8
Item type
Costumes
Material
Cotton
Width
2 mm
Height or length
402 mm
Depth
915 mm
Inscriptions and markings

[B.K.E. BEST QUALITY * AMRITSAR]

Keywords
Piara Waters
SINGH Manveer
SIKH
Year
2023
Statement of significance

This collection of objects is associated with the experiences of families and individuals who migrated to Australia in the 1900s and settled in the City of Armadale. The collection represents the challenges they faced in starting a new home in the City, r

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