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vendredi 6 septembre 2013

All You Need To Know About Arab Turban

By Kate McMahon


It isn't true to say that only those Muslim men who are strictly religious wear Arab turban.In fact, it is worn by others who are not that religious at all. The truth is that it is more likely something belonging to their traditional values rather than religious values. When it comes to different designs and styles, the variety can be endless depending on the fact that where you actually live and what cultural values you follow.

The turban styles might fluctuate because of so many different reasons. In countries like Yemen, people wear a thin cap called the Kalansuwa under their turbans and wrap around it. The color of the cap is usually white or sometimes green but it could be of different colors as well. Similarly, individuals who live in Saudi Arabia traditionally wear checkered scarf either red and white or black and white over their head with a dark band on top.

Although such head accessories are regarded as an essential part of most of the Muslim world countries but it isn't a compulsory thing therefore many individuals do not prefer wearing them at all because of their own specific reasons. But it can be seen that many men wear it especially when their is a special occasion like wedding, religious events or other celebrations.

The length of fabric used to wear this head gear may vary as well. For example, Many men prefer wearing long turbans and they usually leave one end of it to hang loosely on their shoulders. Their preferred color is black and they normally don't wear a cap underneath and just tie the cloth on top of their head and wrap the rest of the fabric over it forming different layers.

It is a common practice observed in different Arab nations that their leaders wear turbans. Moreover, the head gear worn by them is quite different as compared to what ordinary individuals wear. Their turbans are either pure white or pure black with a golden band wrapped on top of it.

Sometimes, this head accessory is worn to signify an individual's cast, standing in the society, religious belonging and cultural values. Depending on all these factors the color, style and overall look of this head accessory could be distinguished among the rest. Many individuals use it as a way to show their power and wealth in the society 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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