Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Guide To Tying An Urban Turban Neatly

By Claudine MacDonald


Style and mode of dressing of an individual is determined mainly by tastes, religions and societal expectations. Traditionally, communities have come up with different modes of dressing with various garments making up the outfit. Many communities depend largely on religion to guide the kinds of clothes they wear. Headdresses such as the urban turban can trace their origins to religions such as Hindu and Islam. Many people have however taken up this form of dressing and it has now become common for people outside of religious groups to darn these garments.

The garment is usually a plain sheet of cloth that is methodically folded to fit the appearance required by the wearer. One could fold it in various styles and designs to provide variety and make it stand out in the crowd. If you are planning to begin to wear these garments, here are a few tips that could be helpful.

In production of these sheets, manufacturers could use different materials. Artificial fibers such as nylon and polyester and natural ones like cotton and wool could be used. The wrapping procedure begins by placing the cloth on the head with about 8 inches hanging below the neck. The longer part should be in your hand ready to be tied around the head.

To start wrapping the garment, secure it on top of your head with one palm of your hand. With your free hand, reach out and pull the front of the garment and pull it over the right side of your head. The cloth should be tight so that it makes a full circle around your head.

It is now time for the second wrap-around. It should cover the circumference of the head but have a tilt to the right. This looks like the traditional appearance of the turban when it was worn for religious purposes. It goes without saying that this process needs to be done before a mirror so that the wearer is able to monitor the appearance and change it when needed. The third wrap should tilt the garment slightly to the back of the head. Each one goes on top of the last for a complete appearance. At the end, not more than 24 inches should remain unused.

Like the traditional wearers, neatness of the turban depends on orientation. Though some may be tempted to try new looks, traditionally, a horizontal orientation is the most appropriate for it. Therefore, the last two feet should be oriented horizontally. The last edge also has to be tucked in neatly for the finishing. This is usually under the last wrap.

The garment can also be tilted in any appropriate direction to enhance its appearance. These tilts are responsible for creating variations in the products that people wear. The traditional look however is the main objective for most people.

It is possible for one to be unable to tie the urban turban appropriately especially when doing it for the first time. In such cases, he/she has to seek the assistance of friends and family to complete the job. However, the helper has to be experienced in doing these wraps.




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