Different Types Of People Who Wear A Head Turban

By Sue Carpenter


A turban is a covering that is made by winding a long piece of cloth around the head. The cloth can be worn by forming it anew every time you want to put it on, or it can be permanently sewn to shape. The covering can be quite large or it can be more modest, depending on the wearer's culture or religion. Different groups of people wear a head turban for different reasons. These communities can be found in different parts of the world. Usually, it is the men in the community who put on this covering.

If you see someone wearing a covering which has tassels hanging from it, chances are that the person is a Kurd. Most Kurds wrap the piece of cloth around a cone shaped hat. The two major colors of coverings available includes white and red.

The coverings forms part of the national dress of the people in Afghanistan. The coverings are normally worn in a variety of styles and colors. The patterns, lengths and fabric used to make the coverings vary depending on the ethnic group wearing it. In some parts of the country, the covering is wrapped loosely and is large in size. While in other parts of the country the coverings are tied more tightly and are smaller.

In India, the covering is a sign of respect anywhere it is worn. It can be given to important guests to wear as a way of honoring them when they visit you. The color of the covering is chosen to match the occasion being attended. Pink headdresses are normally worn during wedding ceremonies or during spring. White coverings are worn by elders as a sign of peace.

The trend of wearing the coverings has picked up in western nations. Most of the people who wear them see the coverings as a fashion item. Other people wear them so as to cover their hair when they are experiencing hair loss or when their hair is not in good condition. Wearing this coverings makes an individual to be easily distinguished since the coverings are not worn by many people.

The coverings are popularly among Muslims. This is because their faith demands it as part of an inherited cultural tradition, based on the founding prophet of the religion. There are different sects in Islam therefore, the particular design and type of covering worn will be dictated by which sect one belongs to. Women wear a covering known as the hijab, which is different from the covering that the men wear.

All Sikhs wear these coverings. It is a mandatory requirement in their religion. The covering is used to identity one as a Sikh, to preserve their hair and for equality purposes. Sikhs do not cut their hair so the covering helps to keep it clean and in place. Women can wear the covering if they want to. Sikh men normally decorate their coverings by inserting small weapons in them.

A small section of Rastafarian's and Christians wear the coverings. Rastafarian's wear the head turban to cover up their dreadlocks and keep them clean. Most Christians do not wear the coverings as they do not find it necessary to do so. Those who wear them normally don small, round shaped, white coverings.




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