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Pagri (turban)

January 23, 2024

Pagri, sometimes also transliterated as pagari, is the term for turban used in the Indian subcontinent.[1] It specifically refers to a headdress that is worn by men and women, which needs to be manually tied. Other names include sapho.

Cloth edit

A pagri is usually a long plain unstitched cloth. The length may vary according to the type. The cloth indicates the region and the community of the wearer.[2]

Specific styles edit

 
Man's Leheria turban, India, Rajasthan, 19th century.

khirki-dār-pagari edit

Methods of binding the pagri are innumerable, and khirki-dar-pagri is one particular style of dressing the turban. Khirki-dar-pagri means the turban with a window. Brocade piece may decorate the turban.[3]

Paag edit

Main article: Paag

The paag is a headdress in the Mithila region of Bihar and in Mithila, Nepal.

Pheta edit

Main article: Pheta

Pheta is the Marathi name for the traditional turban worn in Maharashtra, India. In ceremonies such as weddings, festive and cultural and religious celebrations as well it is common to wear Pheta. In many parts it is customary to offer male dignitaries a traditional welcome by offering a Pheta to wear. A traditional Pheta is usually long cloth typically 3.5 to 6 metres long and 1 metre wide. The choice of colour may indicate the occasion for which it is being worn and also may be typical to the place it is being worn in. Typical colours include Saffron (to indicate valour) and White (to indicate peace). In the past, wearing a Pheta was considered a mandatory part of clothing.[4]

There are several styles of Pheta which are specific to regions, for example

 
Sarpech (turban ornament) worn on special occasions, India, 18th century

Peta edit

Main article: Mysore peta

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.

Administrators under the King, such as the Dewans' (Prime Minister appointed by the King) and other senior officials who swayed considerable power in matters of state administration also donned the Mysore peta.

After India became independent in 1947 and the princely state merged with the Indian union, the traditional Mysore peta has been retained as a symbol of heritage and cultural antecedents and distinguished people are honoured by the award of a Mysore peta with a shawl in formal functions.

Rajasthani pagari edit

 
Rajasthani princes wearing a pagri

Turbans worn in Rajasthan are referred to as the pagari. They vary in style, colour and size. They also indicate a wearer's social class, caste, region and the occasion it being worn for. Its shape and size may also vary with the climatic conditions of the different regions. Turbans in the hot desert areas are large and loose. Farmers and shepherds, who need constant protection from the elements of nature, wear some of the biggest turbans. The Rajasthani turban also has many practical functions. Exhausted travellers use it as a pillow, a blanket or a towel. It can be used to strain muddy water. An unravelled turban can also be used as a rope to draw water from a well with a bucket.[6]

Prominent styles are pencha, sela and safa, although several local variants exist. A conventional pagari is usually 82 inches long and 8 inches wide. A Safa is shorter and broader. Ordinarily a turban of a single colour is worn. However, turbans of one of more colours may be worn by the elite or during special occasions such as festivals or weddings, etc.[7] Rajasthani turbans are a prominent tourist attraction. Tourists are often encouraged to participate in turban-tying competitions.[6]

Vedic Kshatriya Pagri edit

Vedic Kshatriyas used a large turban consisting of two cloths, one to tie the turban and one to cover the turban completely. The second cloth used to cover the turban is saffron. This sheath contains kshātra-shaktī (Energy of a Kshatriya) and dnyān-shaktī. The turban acts like a crown on the head. A protective sheath is created around the head because of the turban. Therefore, the individual does not imbibe negative vibrations from the environment. The turban reduces the extent of distressing covering around individual’s intellect, and creates a bhāv of renunciation in the individual. This tradition died out when the pure Kshatriya society was slowly drawn away from its culture and went into standing armies.[8]

Peshawari pagri edit

Main article: Peshawari turban

Peshawari pagri has been traditionally worn in Peshawar. It includes a cap called kulla and the cloth wrapped around it called lungi.[9]

Association with figure of speech edit

A pagri is a symbol of honour and respect in all the regions where it is a practice to wear one. Its association with honour also lends its use in a figure of speech in associated languages. The figure of speech pagri uchaalna in Hindi (literal translation: to toss the turban) implies causing the loss of honour.[citation needed]

Recognition of communities edit

Different communities in Rajasthan are recognized by the colours and patterns on their pagris. The Kevat community wears only red Bandhani turban at all occasions. Jat community in Narwa village wears a bright yellow turban.[10]

Pagri in Ancient India: from major museums edit

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Kanti Ghosh, Sumit (18 May 2023). "Body, Dress, and Symbolic Capital: Multifaceted Presentation of PUGREE in Colonial Governance of British India". Textile: 1–32. doi:10.1080/14759756.2023.2208502. ISSN 1475-9756. S2CID 258804155.
  2. ^ "Pride of tying Turbans". Travelersinduia.com.
  3. ^ Lewandowski, Elizabeth J. (24 October 2011). The Complete Costume Dictionary. Scarecrow Press. p. 161. ISBN 978-0-8108-7785-6.
  4. ^ . Kolhapur World. Archived from the original on 2 October 2012.
  5. ^ "From baseball caps to phetas!". 13 June 2009.
  6. ^ a b . Rajasthanunlimited.com. Archived from the original on 16 March 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2010.
  7. ^ . greatindianholiday.com. Archived from the original on 18 September 2009. Retrieved 3 March 2010.
  8. ^ Subscribe. "Importance of the pheta (Turban) and its benefits". Hindu Janajagruti Samiti. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  9. ^ Title Subhas Chandra Bose: Netaji's passage to im[m]ortality, Subodh Markandeya, Arnold Publishers, 1990, p. 147
  10. ^ "Waves of a Desert". 12 May 2023.

January 23, 2024
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Pagri sometimes also transliterated as pagari is the term for turban used in the Indian subcontinent 1 It specifically refers to a headdress that is worn by men and women which needs to be manually tied Other names include sapho Contents 1 Cloth 2 Specific styles 2 1 khirki dar pagari 2 2 Paag 2 3 Pheta 2 4 Peta 2 5 Rajasthani pagari 2 6 Vedic Kshatriya Pagri 2 7 Peshawari pagri 3 Association with figure of speech 3 1 Recognition of communities 4 Pagri in Ancient India from major museums 5 See also 6 ReferencesCloth editA pagri is usually a long plain unstitched cloth The length may vary according to the type The cloth indicates the region and the community of the wearer 2 Specific styles edit nbsp Man s Leheria turban India Rajasthan 19th century khirki dar pagari edit Methods of binding the pagri are innumerable and khirki dar pagri is one particular style of dressing the turban Khirki dar pagri means the turban with a window Brocade piece may decorate the turban 3 Paag edit Main article Paag The paag is a headdress in the Mithila region of Bihar and in Mithila Nepal Pheta edit Main article Pheta Pheta is the Marathi name for the traditional turban worn in Maharashtra India In ceremonies such as weddings festive and cultural and religious celebrations as well it is common to wear Pheta In many parts it is customary to offer male dignitaries a traditional welcome by offering a Pheta to wear A traditional Pheta is usually long cloth typically 3 5 to 6 metres long and 1 metre wide The choice of colour may indicate the occasion for which it is being worn and also may be typical to the place it is being worn in Typical colours include Saffron to indicate valour and White to indicate peace In the past wearing a Pheta was considered a mandatory part of clothing 4 There are several styles of Pheta which are specific to regions for example Kolhapuri and Puneri pheta Mawali pagadi traditionally worn by Maratha warriors from the Mawal region of Maharashtra Mahatma Phule pagadi famously worn by the Maharashtrian reformer the activist from whom it gets the name 5 nbsp Sarpech turban ornament worn on special occasions India 18th centuryPeta edit Main article Mysore peta 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 Administrators under the King such as the Dewans Prime Minister appointed by the King and other senior officials who swayed considerable power in matters of state administration also donned the Mysore peta After India became independent in 1947 and the princely state merged with the Indian union the traditional Mysore peta has been retained as a symbol of heritage and cultural antecedents and distinguished people are honoured by the award of a Mysore peta with a shawl in formal functions Rajasthani pagari edit nbsp Rajasthani princes wearing a pagriTurbans worn in Rajasthan are referred to as the pagari They vary in style colour and size They also indicate a wearer s social class caste region and the occasion it being worn for Its shape and size may also vary with the climatic conditions of the different regions Turbans in the hot desert areas are large and loose Farmers and shepherds who need constant protection from the elements of nature wear some of the biggest turbans The Rajasthani turban also has many practical functions Exhausted travellers use it as a pillow a blanket or a towel It can be used to strain muddy water An unravelled turban can also be used as a rope to draw water from a well with a bucket 6 Prominent styles are pencha sela and safa although several local variants exist A conventional pagari is usually 82 inches long and 8 inches wide A Safa is shorter and broader Ordinarily a turban of a single colour is worn However turbans of one of more colours may be worn by the elite or during special occasions such as festivals or weddings etc 7 Rajasthani turbans are a prominent tourist attraction Tourists are often encouraged to participate in turban tying competitions 6 Vedic Kshatriya Pagri edit Vedic Kshatriyas used a large turban consisting of two cloths one to tie the turban and one to cover the turban completely The second cloth used to cover the turban is saffron This sheath contains kshatra shakti Energy of a Kshatriya and dnyan shakti The turban acts like a crown on the head A protective sheath is created around the head because of the turban Therefore the individual does not imbibe negative vibrations from the environment The turban reduces the extent of distressing covering around individual s intellect and creates a bhav of renunciation in the individual This tradition died out when the pure Kshatriya society was slowly drawn away from its culture and went into standing armies 8 Peshawari pagri edit Main article Peshawari turban Peshawari pagri has been traditionally worn in Peshawar It includes a cap called kulla and the cloth wrapped around it called lungi 9 Association with figure of speech editA pagri is a symbol of honour and respect in all the regions where it is a practice to wear one Its association with honour also lends its use in a figure of speech in associated languages The figure of speech pagri uchaalna in Hindi literal translation to toss the turban implies causing the loss of honour citation needed Recognition of communities edit Different communities in Rajasthan are recognized by the colours and patterns on their pagris The Kevat community wears only red Bandhani turban at all occasions Jat community in Narwa village wears a bright yellow turban 10 Pagri in Ancient India from major museums edit nbsp Bharhut donation of Anathapindika Shunga period nbsp The Great Departure of Buddha Victoria and Albert Museum nbsp Proto Pagri Kushan Gupta period 5th 6th century CE terracotta Honolulu Academy of Arts nbsp Hadda nbsp Victoria and Albert Museum nbsp Victoria and Albert Museum nbsp Los Angeles County Museum of Art nbsp Bodhisattva Maitreya Arthur M Sackler Gallery nbsp Guimet Museum nbsp Walters Art Museum BaltimoreSee also editGandhi cap Puneri Pagadi Rasam Pagri Sehra headdress TurbanReferences edit Kanti Ghosh Sumit 18 May 2023 Body Dress and Symbolic Capital Multifaceted Presentation of PUGREE in Colonial Governance of British India Textile 1 32 doi 10 1080 14759756 2023 2208502 ISSN 1475 9756 S2CID 258804155 Pride of tying Turbans Travelersinduia com Lewandowski Elizabeth J 24 October 2011 The Complete Costume Dictionary Scarecrow Press p 161 ISBN 978 0 8108 7785 6 Kolhapuri Pheta Kolhapur World Archived from the original on 2 October 2012 From baseball caps to phetas 13 June 2009 a b Rajasthan at a glance Rajasthanunlimited com Archived from the original on 16 March 2013 Retrieved 3 March 2010 Rajasthan traditional dresses greatindianholiday com Archived from the original on 18 September 2009 Retrieved 3 March 2010 Subscribe Importance of the pheta Turban and its benefits Hindu Janajagruti Samiti Retrieved 14 January 2021 Title Subhas Chandra Bose Netaji s passage to im m ortality Subodh Markandeya Arnold Publishers 1990 p 147 Waves of a Desert 12 May 2023 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Pagri turban amp oldid 1166941410, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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