ABSTRACT
Among the incomers into Great Britain of the post-war period none are more visible than the Sikhs, at least the male sector of the group. They are very visible through wearing turbans which cover uncut hair, and maintaining full beards, two practices bound up with their profession of faith as Sikhs that have caused them no little grief since they first settled in their new homeland. The women’s dress is similar to that of other communities, both Muslim and Hindu, who have their origins in north-west India, the salwar (baggy trousers) and kamiz (loose long shirt).
