Turbanology - Sikhs Unwrapped

10th 24th June 2011 Niskham Civic Association, Birmingham

CREDITS
The Turbanology team Director Jay Singh-Sohal Curator Scholars and Warriors Designer Mandeep Malhi Graphics Amit Patel Photography Jaskirt Dhaliwal Online Forward Slash Designs Publicist Sukhmani Vig Archive Pictures Courtesy of: GNNSJ, Birmingham National Army Museum Peter Bance, Coronet House Sandhurst Collection UK MoD/Crown Copyright 2011 Dot Hyphen Productions 2011 The Turbanology name brand and concept are solely the intellectual property of Jagjeet Singh Sohal.

About the show

The Turbanology exhibition explores why the right to wear a turban is central to the Sikh faith, at a time when there are many growing misunderstandings and misrepresentations about them. Turbanology dispels these myths and unravels the real heritage that is wound into a Sikh's turban.

What you can see

Crowned Heads - There are three plinths arranged around the gallery space, all with mounted mannequin heads. Each one models an example of a style of Sikh turban. That turban's unique history can be read from the plinth. Being Framed - There are three picture frames mounted on easels and arranged around the gallery. Each is specific to one of the turban styles featured in the show. All hold images of dozens of Sikhs proudly wearing that turban in their daily lives. Material Witnesses - There are three lengths of fabric in the gallery; Each one unravels a fascinating aspect of the story of Sikhs and their turbans. These stories will be added to as the show tours the UK.

Find us online
www.turbanology.info www.facebook.co.uk/ Turbanology.Sikhs.Unwrapped.Exhibition http://twitter.com/TurbanologyTour For information on hiring or touring Turbanology contact: turbanology@dothyphen.co.uk or 07908 22 6667

What you can do

Your Pictures - If you have a picture of yourself or someone you know wearing any of our Turbanology styles, please share it with us and we might feature it in the show. You can leave it at the front desk, with a contact number or email on the reverse, or post it online at www.facebook.com/ Turbanology.Sikhs.Unwrapped.Exhibition (Sorry; we can't return your pictures) Your Ideas - Let us know what turbans you think we should feature next, and cast your vote on the ones we've already selected. Tell us what stories you think we should feature as Material Witnesses in our upcoming shows. www.facebook.com/Turbanology.Sikhs.Unwrapped.Exhibition