Wednesday, August 28, 2013

All You Should Know About Turban Tying

By Amanda Baird


In many Indian communities, one of the things you may commonly notice is turban tying. This is the act of wrapping a headdress and unstitched cloth around the head. Most of them are normally around 5meters long. Thus, the user unwraps and ties it around the head several times. These cloths are made from cotton materials. They are thus common in many communities especially the Hindus, Sikhs, and Muslims. They are thus a symbol that defines many men in these communities.

Just to get a brief history, in traditional societies, this cloth was tied to keep the head cool. Thus, the main idea was to keep the head away from the scorching sun. However, with time, the needs for using this cloth diversified and mainly incorporated religious purposes. Thus, these days the cloth tied as a symbol of faith and dedication to this religion.

Depending on the tastes and preferences of the owner, many of these cloths vary in color, shape, and size. For instance, children may need to wrap smaller cloths as compared to adults, which explain the presence of variations on size. In the same way, special occasion dictate the kind of cloth worn. In this area, both weddings and burials have different cloths in terms of color. Simply put, the purpose of the cloth may be unique in many settings.

With the various diversities in these cloths, it is good to acknowledge that they are also tied differently. Mainly, this will depend on a variety of factors. The main one is the type of material used to make the cloth. Some of them may create a firm design while others keep slipping making it hard to maintain a good look. To others, the size of the cloth will also determine how it is tied.

There is no dispute that this cloth plays an important role in these societies. They have indeed improved many relations in the society. Some even use them as crowns hence have a lot more meaning in their society. These groups will thus need the services of an expert to have them designed in a unique style.

Once you understand this, it is wise to appreciate the fact that you may not be able to learn all the designs at once. As many experts say, it is often easier when you start by practicing with the less complex deigns and patterns. Once these are learned, then you can improve and practice on the more complex ties.

At all times, ensure that you buy your cloth from professionals dealers. This way, you will end up with high quality cloths that will make it easy for you to learn. Additionally, most of these professionals have diverse experience and will thus help you learn some of the important skills.

There is no doubt that these cloths play an important role in these communities. Besides the social role, others may also use it while traveling as a pillow at night. Others also use it to draw water in dry places. Thus, turban tying skills will come in handy since you may need to keep untying it occasionally.




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