The Arabic faith comprises of many important aspects and the turban is one of the many aspects. An Arabic turban is compulsory for all those who have already passed through the baptism process. It usually symbolizes honor, respect to one self, courage and being spiritual.
The headgear can be worn using many different methods. The aforementioned notwithstanding, one method that stands out from the rest is the one in which the wrapping is done around the head at least seven times. It may appear a bit higher in the central part and flatter on its side. The following are the steps that should be followed when tying a turban.
You should begin by buying fabric which should measure at least 5 yards. You may get it from your local textile store, craft store or buy it online. It will have to undergo some washing in order to get rid of the excess starch. The fabric should be folded into half on the long side, up to a maximum of four times. You might require a helping hand to do this in order to get the best results.
Take the fabric and line it up, ensuring that the edges are flush. Carefully roll up the fabric with both hands. Take your hair, gather it in front and twist it continuously to come up with a long rope.
Form a loop with the twisted hair and place it at the top of your head. Using a piece of square cloth such as bandana, tie the hair. The tie should be at the back and in case there is any excess cloth at the back then it should be brought to the front and tied here. This piece of cloth is worn under the headgear and is commonly referred to as Patka.
Grasp the turban's rolled end using your teeth. Then, you will need to roll it around your ear to the head's rear part. Two-three inches over the right ear is the required measurement. Wrap the fabric round the head. However, make sure you cover the left ear just partially.
Next, the headgear should be wrapped again around the head for a second time. With the previous wrap higher on the left side and lower on the right side. Ensure the next wrap is the exact opposite.
For five more times, the headgear should go round the head. This should be higher to the left and lower on the right side. Trimming any extra material with scissors is the next step. This is to enable proper tucking of the turban at the back of the head.
Some inches should be reduced from the first wrap. Cover the head well by carefully unfolding it and spreading it over the head. Hold the material on its sides and tuck it at the area where the headgear surrounds the head. Tuck behind any extra material at the back. You can be sure of a well made Arabic turban, should you decide to follow these steps.
The headgear can be worn using many different methods. The aforementioned notwithstanding, one method that stands out from the rest is the one in which the wrapping is done around the head at least seven times. It may appear a bit higher in the central part and flatter on its side. The following are the steps that should be followed when tying a turban.
You should begin by buying fabric which should measure at least 5 yards. You may get it from your local textile store, craft store or buy it online. It will have to undergo some washing in order to get rid of the excess starch. The fabric should be folded into half on the long side, up to a maximum of four times. You might require a helping hand to do this in order to get the best results.
Take the fabric and line it up, ensuring that the edges are flush. Carefully roll up the fabric with both hands. Take your hair, gather it in front and twist it continuously to come up with a long rope.
Form a loop with the twisted hair and place it at the top of your head. Using a piece of square cloth such as bandana, tie the hair. The tie should be at the back and in case there is any excess cloth at the back then it should be brought to the front and tied here. This piece of cloth is worn under the headgear and is commonly referred to as Patka.
Grasp the turban's rolled end using your teeth. Then, you will need to roll it around your ear to the head's rear part. Two-three inches over the right ear is the required measurement. Wrap the fabric round the head. However, make sure you cover the left ear just partially.
Next, the headgear should be wrapped again around the head for a second time. With the previous wrap higher on the left side and lower on the right side. Ensure the next wrap is the exact opposite.
For five more times, the headgear should go round the head. This should be higher to the left and lower on the right side. Trimming any extra material with scissors is the next step. This is to enable proper tucking of the turban at the back of the head.
Some inches should be reduced from the first wrap. Cover the head well by carefully unfolding it and spreading it over the head. Hold the material on its sides and tuck it at the area where the headgear surrounds the head. Tuck behind any extra material at the back. You can be sure of a well made Arabic turban, should you decide to follow these steps.