Different Styles Of Turban Wrapping

By Margarita Joseph


A headgear called the turban is more common in the Muslim community. It is made of long strands of cloth. The Hindu are also not left out in adorning the turbans, though some of them do this when attending occasions. More interestingly, a group of Christians in some parts of the world have integrated turban wrapping into their lives.

Similar to other ordinary clothes, turbans vary in color, shapes and sizes. They are not just worn like any ordinary clothing however. Most of those who put them on say it is a representation of their undivided commitment to a higher consciousness of their own. Moreover, it singles them out from the other millions of other people.

Patience is a virtue right? Well you will need it when tying this piece of cloth. To put the strands of cloth into what you see people wearing takes some time, and therefore a little perseverance comes in handy. There are several styles wrapping up the clothing.

Among the various methods is the double wide style. Used by the Indian men of Punjab, the piece of clothing (preferably six meters long) is cut into two equal pieces and sewn together. The result is a larger turban that is made up of few wraps.

The Warrior style is yet another method which can be used. As the name suggests, it is meant to be worn by the Sikhs as they go into battle. This style does not require any specific measurements of the piece of clothing and also any color can be used. Basically, a knot is tied at the end to hold it on the head in the beginning. As easy as it may sound, this style can be hectic because one must get the shape correct which might take 5-10 tries.

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.

The House style is also not left out among the various styles that one can use. Among women, the piece of clothing usually has a length of around three meters and is worn early in the morning after waking up or while exercising. At the same time, for men, the cloth is usually shorter ranging between 1.5-2 meters. This may however vary depending on personal preferences; whether there are to be one or several wraps around the head. Children are also not left out from this style of tying up, considering they also do it when playing or even when indoors. It is therefore one that is all round.

To sum it all up, there are these among many other methods of turban wrapping. The only difference is the wearer and his personal taste, religion, status, age, purpose, time, place just to name but a few. Color is also determined by these factors.




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