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City of Armadale - History House > Records

TURBAN - SIKH CEREMONIAL

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c. 2022

Overview

White rectangular length of cotton folded into a oval shape to fit onto a persons head. Ends of cloth are tucked into the back knot.

Historical information

This turban was worn by Manveer Singh a practising Sikh who lives in the suburb of Piara Waters. Manveer was born in Bandar di Raja Klang, Malaysia, in 1982 and is of North India Sikh heritage. After finishing school Manveer moved to the United Kingdom to

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cwa-org-33-COA2023.10

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Width

210 mm

Height or length

150 mm

Depth

240 mm

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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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