Sunday, September 8, 2013

Different Types Of Arab Turban

By Kate McMahon


It is a wrong assumption that only religious Muslim men wear Arab turban because there are many individuals other than strict religious men who prefer wearing it. The reality is it is a part of their traditional dress and often men wear turban which is wrapped around their head. There are different variety of styles that you can follow and these styles are usually dependent upon which part of the world you live in.

From region to region turban styles may vary. For instance, in Yemen, men wear a cap underneath known as the Kalansuwa and wrap the turban around it. The cap can be white, green or of any other color. Similarly, the design of the cap may differ in some ways as well. On the other hand, people living in Saudi Arabia are fond of wearing a checkered scarf over their head with a black band on top of it.

Not all people living within Muslim nations wear these head embellishments yet they are viewed as a part of their customs. One might as well realize that it isn't an obligatory thing rather something to do with the social qualities of a single person. Individuals who don't wear it in their everyday life incline toward wearing it on extraordinary events like Eid festivals, Wedding days and different prestigious events.

The length of cloth used for such type of head accessory may also vary and dependents on the region in which you live in. For instance, some men prefer the long ones and they like to keep a big loose end to hand over their shoulders. For the long ones, you don't have to wear any sort of cap inside because the length of the fabric is big enough to be tied on top of the head and then wrapped around easily.

The leaders of many Arab nations are seen wearing such head gear which suggests that its a common practice among them. At the same time, the style and design of it can be slightly different as compared to ordinary ones. These specially designed turbans could be pure white or black in color and usually a golden or silver band is placed on top of the head to secure it.

This head gear is worn to identify a person's standing, cast, religious values and his social qualities. Contingent upon all these elements the shade, style and in general look of this head wear could be recognized around the rest. Numerous people utilize it as an approach to show their energy and fortune in the society where they belong to.

Previously, this head gear was specifically used by only those people who used to live in Arabic dessert lands. They used it as a protection against sandy and hot environment and they used to cover their heads and faces for that purpose. But nowadays people wear them everywhere and it has more or less become a cultural and traditional thing for many Arab men.

In short, Arab turban has a considerable measure of social and customary values attached to it. The style of carrying it may change from one place to another however for the most part individuals wear it to show their true standing in their society.




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