Thursday, August 1, 2013

Basics To Know On Head Turbans

By Cathy Mercer


Head turbans is the name used to describe a certain kind of headwear. These pieces might also be referred to as bulle or dastar, depending on location. This is worn in many cultures and regions around the world. The turban is generally made from a piece of cloth that has been wrapped around the head. Women and men wear these pieces, although it is most common for males, especially in Jamaica, Afghanistan, India, North Africa and the Middle East. In both Nepal and Pakistan, such wraps are known as Pagri, a word that directly translates to headdress.

Sikh people, and those who come from the Punjab areas, often wear them for religious purposes. This is also true of the Akurinu people, a group that follows the Christian religion and hails from Kenya. For them, wearing things pieces is done as religious observance.

Wraps of this kind have been worn for hundreds and hundreds of years. Even the Byzantine Army of soldiers wore a certain style of turban. It was then known as phakeolis. In modern times, these have become a popular accessory in fashion, particularly among females. However, this new trend may be regarded as offensive to some people who choose to wear the headpieces for a special purpose of meaning.

Contemporary styles are available in an assortment of sizes, colors and shapes. Those who are South Asian, Middle Eastern, Sikh or Central Asian tend to rewrap these pieces before every wear. Usually the headwear is made from one long piece of cloth that is not more than five meters in length. The South Asian versions are usually elaborate. They might even be permanently shaped or sewn onto a foundation.

Wraps range in size from small to large. They differ by the region, culture or religion that the wearer is part of. In Western societies, many females are started wearing these. Most of these modern designs are sewn to a foundation so that there is easy application and removal. Women in some areas of the West Indies and Africa, wear scarves that are intricately wrapped to the head. These might be known as head wraps to scarves or turbans.

The Kurdish refer to these pieces as Jamadani. These will be worn differently based on the style of the locals. Most wraps feature a piece of cloth that is tied around a conical hat. There are usually tassels bordering the cloth that fall down on the face. Many people wear these wraps in Pakistan. This is especially true in rural areas. The style and color will depend on the location, but most Pakistanis wear white and crestless types.

In the land of Afghanistan, this headwear is considered part of national dress. Nowhere in the Muslim world are turbans more popular than in this region. In the southeast area, these are large and worn loosely. Kabul types tend to be small and tight. The wraps can be multipurpose: wraps in cold areas, water carriers, seating, ties for animals. Greeks call this a sariki. In this area, older men or people in remote villages usually wear them.

Head turbans are a type of headwear. These centuries-old wraps are worn by men and women. Said wraps may differ in purpose, shape, size and style.




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