Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Procedure For Tying A Turban

By Jennie Sandoval


Styles in tying a turban have resulted from the differences in intentions by individuals and communities. Men, women and children use different designs for different purposes. People from different continents in the world adopt different styles depending on their environment. This has brought discrepancies in the number steps and procedures used from one area to the other.

There are fundamental principles that guide wearers of this cloth. One is required to ensure that the five temples of the head are covered and tightly held together. All hair must also be contained within the cloth and earlobes should go under the wrapping. This requires you to choose a cloth of the appropriate length.

Gurus are said to have gifted the turban to their followers making it sacred attire. A person who has wrapped it around the head is said to be crowned in Kaurs and Singhs. This is a throne where commitment to a higher consciousness sits. It is also a symbol of submission and readiness to serve all people in the world.

You will wrap the cloth as many times as the length allows. You will need to wrap it several times to achieve the triangular pointed shape at the front. This style has been varied by thickness and height but has remained the same at the basic level. White is the most common color but other colors are also available. Color can be used for religious or aesthetic significance.

The art of tying turbans has attracted designers who introduce modern designs. This is aimed at stirring the air around this culture and adding a new dimension to the tradition. Younger generations in the community are coming up with new styles that are a variation of the original idea. This has transformed the image of the cloth and raised the profile of these designers. It is now possible to see turbans on runways and fashion shows.

The easiest way to tie it alone is to hold one end with your mouth and pass it over your head as you move to the back. It is then turned back towards the front and wrapped from right to left. Ears should be fully tucked beneath this cloth. It is when wrapping it that you create alterations to achieve your design.

The turban comes with several advantages to the wearer. It allows you to concentrate on what you are doing by holding the head in place. This is according to the teachings gurus. You can detect egocentric individuals from a distance and avoid them. This is necessary since they would cause you to lose your grace.

The hair is essential when tying turbans. It is tied in a pony tail at the top to assist in achieving the pointed triangular shape. The turban has a primary role of holding the hair in place because followers are not allowed to trim it.

The art of tying a turban needs to focus on new designs as well as traditional principles. Professionalization has not taken away the fundamental principles of this act. The entry of professionals has allowed people to view the attire in a different light. Basic principles have to be adhered to regardless of the design.




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