Sikh dress code
Sikh men are religiously required to wear turbans to cover their uncut hair. Should she choose, a Sikh woman may also wear a turban.
Young Sikh boys will wear their long hair tied in a topknot. The five Ks will be worn on the person: some will be visible, such as:
- Kesh (uncut hair covered by a turban)
- Kara (a steel bracelet)
- Kanga (a wooden comb)
- Kirpan (sword)
- Kachhehra (cotton underwear) will be worn under the clothes.
Some married women, like their Hindu counterparts, may also wear a bindi - a red powder spot marked on the forehead.
Further information
Community Participation Officer
Children and Young People’s Service
Tel 020 8489 3884
Email faith@haringey.gov.uk
