Pagadi (Bania community turban)

late 19th century CE

Details

Title: Pagadi (Bania community turban)
Date Created: late 19th century CE
Location: India
Type: Turban
Medium: Cotton and jari
Region: Gujarat
History of Style of Technique: Indian society has been very particular about its attire and headgear is one of the most important components of it. The commonly worn headgear is pagadi (turban) which is a several meters long single unstitched piece of cloth wrapped around the head in a variety of styles. Covering the head is an integral part of ancient Indian tradition. Gradually it attained social and religious importance and became an integral part of costume in the medieval period.
Accession Number: 91.35

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