Saturday, June 15, 2013

Different Styles Of Turban Wrapping

By Margarita Joseph


The turban is more common among the Muslim people and is put on by all. It is basically made up of long pieces of cloth and is usually worn on the head. However, this is not to say that other people do not adorn the turban. Far from that thought, the Hindu community also wear them when attending certain occasions. Furthermore there are some Christian communities that have adopted turban wrapping among their activities.

As like any type of clothing, turbans comes in different shapes, sizes and colors. The people affiliated with this type of head-wear believe that it represents complete commitment to their own higher consciousness. It also shows that they are different from others since it gives them a distinct appearance.

Wearing a turban is no easy task. Time and patience are the virtues that come into practice during the process of tying up the long strips of cloth. It can be done in several different ways as will be explained below.

Among the various styles is the Double Wide style, common among Indian men that hail from Punjab. To wrap in this style you will need a long piece of cloth, divided into two identical parts and sew them together forming a wider cloth. It is from there that the wrapping is done on the head.

There is also the Warrior Style method. By now, from the suggestive name, you can tell there is the idea of war being related to this kind of style. Indeed, it was worn by Sikhs when heading for battle. No specific or particular measurements are required here neither is color. Simply, a knot is used to hold it to the head of the wearer and is usually placed at the front. It is quite hectic though very wearable. As stated earlier, your patience is put to the test.

There is also the general style which is most commonly used. Here one needs to use a piece of clothing that is very fine and must have been starched before use. The Sikh men normally wear something called patka underneath so as to prevent the turban from falling off. It then goes around the head about seven times and is usually so neat without folds.

Also making it in the list of methods that can be used is the House style. Women wear it when they get up from bed and while going on with their daily chores. They also wear the 3 meter turban when exercising. Men on their part go for the shorter ones with 1.5-2 meter lengths. The lengths for men depend on their individual tastes; whether to put one or more wraps. Children, on their part, adorn them at home while playing outside or even just moving around the house.

In conclusion, the turban can be worn on the head in many different ways depending on personal preferences, gender, purpose and the environment. Turban wrapping can also be done in various ways as seen. You should however choose one that best suits your needs as well as the color that goes along with that.




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