Monday, March 18, 2013

All About The White Turban

By Bridgette Conway


Nowadays, you can still find a lot of individuals that are sporting turbans. This type of headwear is used by some people as some sort of accessory. It is usually a cloth that is carefully tied around the head of the person wearing it. Aside from being an accessory, majority of the people that wear the white turban do so mainly because of their religion, culture, and the things that they believe in.

As mentioned, there are different kinds of people that wear turbans. Each of these people has a specific style of how they wear their turbans and even have different reasons why they wear them. A very good example of people that wear them would be the Sikh. Turbans are also worn by men from Iran, India, and Afghanistan. These are also worn by the Muslim elders and by a lot of desert people.

The main purpose of turbans is in order to offer protection against the sun. This is probably one of the reasons why it is worn in countries with a hot climate. In terms of religion, this is used to protect sacredness of the head and the hair. It can also protect ones mind from negative energy and negative thoughts coming from other people.

Another reason why there are others that wear turbans all the time is because it one of the things that help separate them from others. This is important especially for the Sikhs. Turbans are worn so they will never forget who they are. This will serve as their reminder as to what their beliefs are and the responsibilities that they have as a Sikh.

For the colors, each group would have its own preference and interpretation. The white turban is viewed by some as sacred. Black could stand for selflessness while blue means protection. Some cultures do not hold any significance to the color of the turbans. It is for them just a matter of preference and the clothes you are wearing.

As to when boys should start wearing their turbans, there is no specific time or age when this should be done. For many groups, this will just depend on the individual. In the case of the Sikhs, their boys have the freedom to do in their own time. They can even choose the types of turbans that they can wear.

Nowadays, more and more cultures have become lax in terms of wearing turbans. The only exception to this would be elders and those that are bound by religion. Many people are now free to decide if they are going to wear turbans or not. This leniency is brought about by the fast changing of the times.

There are situations where in turbans are not just items that are exclusive for men. This is true among the Sikh people. They also require their women to wear hide their hair by and wear turbans. These turbans are used to protect a woman's grace and also her integrity. Women can also choose to wear a scarf instead of tying turbans.

A white turban holds a lot meaning to many people. For them this symbolizes their culture and their belief. Turbans can also be considered as items with great historical value.




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