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TURBAN - SIKH CEREMONIAL

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

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-33-COA2023.10
Item type
Costumes
Material
Cotton
Width
210 mm
Height or length
150 mm
Depth
240 mm
Keywords
SIKH
Piara Waters
SINGH Manveer
Year
c. 2022
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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