Sew a Sikh Prayer Book Cover
Sikhs read or recite a set of five prayers every day which are known as nitnem. Sikh prayers are bound in a hand held prayer book called a gutka. Books such as the amrit kirtan hymnal are sometimes referred to as a pothi, meaning sacred book. Sikhs have a high regard for the scriptures in prayer books and hymnals which include verses from the Guru Granth Sahib. Prayer books and hymnals are to be handled with respect and ought not to be touched with out first washing hands. They are not to be left lying around and ought not to touch the floor. A prayer book cover is a respectful way to keep the outer hard cover of Sikh prayer books and hymnals clean and protect them from damage. A cloth prayer book cover for your Nitnem gutka or Amrit Kirtan pothi is easy to make.
Skill level - Easy. Allow 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Tools needed:
- Sewing machine.
- Scissors.
- Straight pins.
- Tape measure.
Materials needed for the prayer book cover:
- Fabric - 1/8 to 1/2 yard.
- Thread to match, or of a contrasting color.
