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Turban is an English word loosely used to refer to several sorts of ‘Headwear’. As you travel region by region you’ll see varied Turban tying styles. Turbans and Pagries are made of various cloths like Silk, Tissue, Cotton, Khaddar, Brocade etc. Many styles are included in the creation of versatile Safa/Turban. Like they are printed, some of them are embroidered with zari, beads and sequins and this artworks makes the Turban/Safa much more attractive. A Turban is variously called Pagri, Pencha, Sela, or Safa, Patka depending upon its size and style. For example: The Pagaris are usually 52 feet long and 9 inches wide while the Safas are shorter and broader, 30 feet long and 4 feet wide. In addition to adding color to a man’s costume, Turbans plays a more significant role. The Turban denotes a man’s hometown, profession, station in life and other personal details. However those who can afford it, wear . Some different designs and colors depending upon the season, occasion and region takes pride in its own distinctive way of tying a turban. For example:

Types Of Turban:

Wedding/Groom’s Turban:
Safa (Rajasthani Turban):
Pagri (Jaipuri Turban):
Patka (Kids Headwear):
Dastar (Loose Turban):

Here are some different designs and colors depending upon the season and occasion, for example:

Lahariya Turbans (from the Sanskrit word Lahara meaning Wave) worn during the rainy season.

The white and red Turbans called Falguniya are worn in the spring.

Pink, red, and green patterns are worn for Festive events.

Dull colors, such as dark blue, maroon, or khaki are worn during somber events.

The dotted Chunri pattern are worn to signify a birth.

Pichranga(five colours) is famous in Jodhpur and mostly used by Rajputs.

Jari turbans are made by the cloth of Jari and Silk , it is generally worn on formal occasions of Marriage along with Sherwani with heavy beautiful embriodery patterns on them.

Neha Dhupia seen at Shiksha NGO Event, wearing an Indian Churidar Suit.

Heavy embellishments with silver zari, beads and sequins are crafted on her front and sleeves. Her neckline is very stylish, its cut from neck and has a sherwani collar band. This top is paired with banarsi Dupatta and a plain Churidar pajama.

Hema Malini and Esha Deol walks the ramp designer Clothing. Both are looking very charming.

Hema Malini is dressed up in Brocade Saree with brown/rust shaded round necked blouse and deep brown Pallu/borders. Lined up with broad embellished lace in darker green tone.

Next Esha is gracing up green Lehenga. Richly embellished with zari, cut-dana, beads and sequins. Paired with maroon double layered Choli of thin strap sleeves and embroidered dupatta.

Neha Ahmed leaving a sensational impact in Salwar Kameez Styles. The one in White looks very soothing adorned with beads and sequins on yoke and motifs all over kameez with v-neck, comes with a sky Blue bell bottoms/Trouser.

Next she’s in lighter shade of pink. Sleeveless Kameez with scoop neck. This piece is also decked with sequins and elegant motifs. Hem is glittering in pink through edges. Paired with double toned pink and orange Churidar Pajama.

Minissha Lamba at the launch of Indian Channel P7. Wearing an Indian Style A-Line Kameez Churidar.

Now you can flaunt your style with this enticing salwar kameez ensemble. The semi formal kameez in sky blue is pleasingly designed with meticulous beads and sequins work through yoke/front and a woolen thin lace is lined up on borders and neck. Comes with matching plain Churidar Pajama.