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Saffron Press’s “How to tie a patka (dastaar)”

October 25, 2011 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

The patka is a headcovering worn as a turban by young Sikh boys. Saffron Press, the publisher of A Lion’s Mane and Dreams of Hope, just released the video above to educate children about the patka and demonstrate how it is tied. I transitioned from a patka to a full turban when I was 16 years old (I still wear one when I play sports).  The video – which is excellent work – reminded me of my younger days when I was […]

Categories: Reflections, Resources • Tags: A Lion's Mane, Dreams of Hope, patka, Saffron Press, school, Turban

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