Sikh Chola () is traditional dress worn by Sikhs.

Description

It is a martial attire which gives freedom of movement to a Sikh warrior. Sikh Chola is also unisex attire, and may also be decorated with heavy embroidery all over it or on the chest.

Sikh chola

Preserved examples

There are preserved chola relics and artefacts that were worn by the Sikh Gurus. A particular Khilka-type Chola believed to have belonged to Guru Nanak has garnered considerable attention and study. A preserved chola of Guru Hargobind linked to the tale of his release from Gwalior Fort with fifty-two fellow prisoners is believed to be preserved at Ghudani Kalan village in Amritsar district of Punjab, India.

Sikh chola

Gallery

See also

Sikh art and culture

Dastar

References

Indian clothing

Sikh culture

Sikh chola