Delhi, India

urban turban originated in Delhi, India - two Sikhs conversing on the street. The turban, traditionally worn by Sikhs, is considered by many to be the typical Indian headwear. However, Sikhs represent less than 2% of India's total population, making them only the fourth largest religious community in the country. In the important state of Punjab, however, they are the largest group with a share of almost 60%. Sikhs are monotheistic, they are considered cosmopolitan, helpful, and peace-loving. The turban - also called Dastar or Pagri - primarily serves to protect the hair, which remains uncut for Sikhs. But it also symbolizes equality, dignity, and self-respect. The turban has its very worldly origin as a symbol of freedom and resistance against the Muslim Mughal rulers, who had forbidden this headwear. Up to 7 meters of fabric are intricately wrapped for a proper turban - new every day and in different colors: blue stands for courage, white for purity. An orange turban - as seen in our picture - symbolizes wisdom, but also recalls the history of the Sikhs, wars, and the doctrine of connection with the divine.

urban turban shows the two men with impressive facial hair and particularly luminous, wonderfully curved turbans, both orange. The soft contours, the dark background, and the otherwise very reduced coloration immediately draw the viewer's gaze to the expressions of the two protagonists. They seem to be connected in silence, but the topic has probably not yet been fully discussed. What could it be about?