Kaur JIVAN K

Jivan K Kaur

The Sikh Princess

The long sleeves protect her from judgement and smirks, the leggings and tights cover up what you classify as dirt, the chunni on her head humbles her, protects the tenth gate. Who she is, what she wears – should not be up for a debate!

The kashera symbolises she can control her wandering mind, her clothing is the outer cover and the selection takes time. An expression of her inner woman – the warrior she represents, an honour to her ancestors, it's more than material and threads.

The patterns of the phulkari, the sari and her salwar kameez Empowering our sisters to live without the need to please. Stop feeling empty, partial, shame or staring at the ground. continue to walk on Kaur and don't forget your crown.

Punjabi translation: Chunni – head scarf. Kashera – an undergarment for the lower body that is specially tailored and worn by fully initiated Sikhs. Phulkari – refers to the folk embroidery of the Punjab and floral work, the designs include not only flowers but also cover motifs and geometrical shapes. The embroidery uses darn stitch on the wrong side of coarse cotton cloth with coloured silken thread. Sari, salwar kameez – Indian women’s dresses.