British Museum Sikh fortress turban

http://www.britishmuseum.org/whats_on/future_exhibitions/sikh_fortress_turban.aspx

Dear All

provisional booking for visit to museum for exhibition as above:

The magnificent turban on display in Room 3 is a rare example of a distinct type known as a dastaar boonga, literally meaning a ‘towering fortress’. This style of turban was worn by a group of Sikhs called Akali Nihangs. These skilled warriors used this type of turban to hold their weapons, including daggers, swords and deadly throwing discs. Some Akali Nihangs still wear this type of turban today as a symbolic representation of this tradition.

hope you can come - will confirm nearer the time and again 5 people need to confirm attendance for meet up to take place!

KR- Tavinder