Mysore peta

Colourful and royal Mysuru peta worn by Maharaja Krishna Raja IV

The Mysuru peta is an opulent formal turban, originally worn by the Kings of Mysore.[1] It consists of a long strip of cloth such as silk or cotton, that is wound around the head. It may be decorated with a border of gold or silver lace and with ornamental metal pendants.

Since India became independent in 1947, the traditional Mysuru peta has become a symbol of the region's cultural heritage, worn for formal occasions and awarded to distinguished people as a sign of honour,[2] often with a shawl.[3]

  1. ^ Singh, R.G. "Turban Tales". Star of Mysore. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  2. ^ "CM Yediyurappa greets PM Narendra Modi with Mysore Peta". Mysooru News. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  3. ^ "Mysore Peta/Turban". Maps of India. Retrieved 5 March 2023.