The Types Of Turbans For Men Worn By Various Cultures

By Sue Carpenter


Turbans for men are headgear that requires the winding of the cloth through different styles and variations all of which depend on wearer's background. Communities in Africa and Asia are the ones that have used this garment for a number of centuries now for both the female and male members. Described below are the different types you are liable to come across and that are adorned by the male individual in the communities.

For the Sikh male, the headgear is worn peaked at the front end and serves to cover the long hair, which they never shave in respect of God's creation. Some of the more devout members of the religion do not cut off their beards as well and will mostly comb the hair on the head straight then twist it into the turban. Sikhism as a religion came into the limelight from Pakistan and India around the fifteenth century.

While in Afghanistan, you will not fail to notice that most male members have a turban on especially for those who follow the Shariah laws strictly. This headgear can either have two long ends protruding from the back and are then draped around the shoulders while the other are smaller and are fastened to the forehead of the wearer. However, there is the Afghan hat option for those who are not comfortable with wearing the turban and it is still acceptable in the community.

The Muslim religious elders in Yemen combine the turban with a kalansuwa a small hat that is can be spherical or conical depending on the stature of the wearer in the community. The turban comes in a number of colors with the white considered as the holiest color as it is the same as the one worn by Prophet Mohammed and the green, which depicts paradise. The caps as well come in an assortment of colors and styles and are an indicator of the region where one hails from.

For the Indian man, the turban is probably one of the most important costumes especially when donning on the entire traditional attire. It has for many years been used to show the caste, religious affiliation, profession, and even class of the wearer. This headgear is in most cases elaborately decorated by use of various patterns, colors, and even jewels depending on the financial status of the individual.

In the desserts of North Africa, the turban has come to be used by a number of nomadic tribes to keep the sand from their faces as well as a disguise. The color of headgear is used to indicate the tribe of the wearer making it easy to identify each other from a distance. For most wearers the color blue is considered a good color since it is associated with water, which is important in a dessert environment.

In East Africa, specifically Kenya there is a Christian denomination that goes by the of Kenya Foundation of the Prophets Church also known as Holy Ghost Church that requires its members to wear a turban. The doctrines within the community require that both adult sexes wear a white turban while children put on tunics. The unofficial name of the denomination is Akurinu.

Turbans for men are not as popular as they used to be and mostly worn during religious occasions. The Rastafarian community also encourages its members to wear one in order to keep the long dreadlocked hair from gathering dirt. A variation found in the Palestine is called the kaffyeh that is loosely placed on the head and held in place by a ring.




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