Salai (needle)
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Needle for turbans
TypeSikh needle for turbans
Place of originPunjab
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| Type | Sikh needle for turbans |
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| Place of origin | Punjab |
A salai (Punjabi: ਸਲਾਈ) also known as a baaj (Punjabi: ਬਾਜ) is a specially designed needle for turbans that is used by Sikhs for tucking hair from inside the turban and is also used for smoothing out folds.[1][2][3][4] There are various ranges of salai needles used by Sikhs.[citation needed]
References
- ↑ "ਸਲਾਈ". ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਪੀਡੀਆ (punjabipedia.org) (in Punjabi). Retrieved 2022-09-13.
- ↑ "ਬਾਜ". Sri Granth: Punjabi Dictionary & Encyclopedia (www.srigranth.org). Retrieved 2022-09-13.
- ↑ "ਸਲਾਈ - Meaning in English". www.shabdkosh.com. Retrieved 2022-09-13.
- ↑ "Turban Accessories - D'source Turban Accessories | Sikh Turbans | D'Source Digital Online Learning Environment for Design: Courses, Resources, Case Studies, Galleries, Videos". D'source Turban Accessories | Sikh Turbans | D'Source Digital Online Learning Environment for Design: Courses, Resources, Case Studies, Galleries, Videos (www.dsource.in). 2020-10-24. Archived from the original on 24 October 2020. Retrieved 2022-09-13.
Baaj is 10cm long hair pin used to secure loose or short dreads from popping out of the turban and also, to straighten the drapes (Ladh) of the turban. The pin is then inserted into the drapes, kept concealed and is taken out only if there's a need to fix up the turban.
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