Arab Turban Different Styles And Types

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.

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 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.

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.

It is a true fact that when it comes to Arab turban, a lot of traditional and cultural values are related to it. Although the overall look and style may vary from person to person or from one region to another but most of the people wear it to display their overall standing in their respective society.




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