Sunday, August 4, 2013

Fundamentals About A Green Turban

By Cathy Mercer


A green turban is a headwear worn by individuals from different religions for various reasons. They go by various names in different places. For example, in Pakistan and India they are known as pagris. Other names include Punjabis, paggs, dastars, and bulles among many others. At first, they were used in the countries where a higher proportion of the nationals are wearers, but presently their use is worldwide.

The reasons of tying the headbands are quite diverse. A number of those causes are personal like is the case with many youngsters. Youths tie them for purposes of fashion. Others particularly elderly wearers tie dastars for purposes of meeting the requirements of their faith. The color of the dastar may not matter a lot in most cases although every color holds a particular meaning.

A turban serves as a special identifier of a Sikh all over the world. Sikhs usually take it as a religious requirement to preserve and wear bulles as a holy piece of clothing, which should be respected. Sikhs are required by their religion to wear dastars from infancy to old age. Failure to observe this can be treated with lots of stigma from the community.

These headgears come in a wide variety of sizes, colors, and shapes according to the style a person intends to wrap them. The colors are varied and could be anything. Some have patterns and drawings whereas others have strips of various colors. Among the Indians, colors stand for the different religious, social, and political status of residents in the community. There are colors, which are preferred by business people, politicians, religious leaders, kids, and women among other groups of people.

The styles are also another diverse aspect of these headgears that vary a lot. There are styles for different occasions and people. Warriors for example have their own preserved style, which is specifically tied during times of war. Because of uniqueness of this style, warriors can be identified from other populations of people. Religious leaders, politicians, kids, initiated men, and elites have their styles too.

Individuals who are accustomed to wearing dastars find it hard to stay without one. Some feel naked without a turban. Due to such reasons, there have been several attempts to compel governments to realize turbans as crucial part of the lives of wearers. A good number of governments have reacted to the appeals by exempting turban wearers from certain laws. Among the laws they are exempted from include putting on helmets while riding or going to battlegrounds.

In Sikhism, followers are not permitted to wear caps or other types of head covers apart from bulles. The scriptures state clearly against the act though some disobey it for the purposes of fashion. It is the duty of the Guru to persuade their flock to obey and follow the norms of sacred books at all times in bulle wearing religions.

Green turban is a lovely headgear, which is worn by people of both genders and different ages. It can be bought at low costs in local stores. One can have many of them to ensure they never fail to wear a dastar on their head.




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Fashion Turban Designs For All

By Cathy Mercer


Throughout the course of human history, there have been many reasons for which people have chosen to wear hats and other types of head coverings. Some cultures use them for religious beliefs, others because of tradition, or status, protection and the ever popular, style. Women all over the world are now seeing the beauty in fashion turban designs and find them as attractive as they are functional.

Most women choose their head covering to either serve a specific purpose or to accentuate a particular outfit. Since they can be made from a wide variety of fabrics and in many different designs, turbans are often a top choice. A big part of their appeal lies in their flexibility in look and practicality.

Wraps can be made in a myriad of fashionable ways. Most styles start with an over sized scarf that may be triangular, rectangular or squared, as long as it has enough length to go around the head at least twice. Though the fabric choice is entirely personal to the wearer, lightweight ones such as cotton, nylon, linen and silk are recommended because they are easy to use and comfortable to wear.

With a designated series of structured twists, folds and knots, one can wrap their head in hundreds of different ways. One simple type of turban may be formed by folding a scarf into the shape of a triangle and place it over the skullcap with the center of the flat side place against the forehead. Take the two points that are extended to the side and twist them into ropes then tie them behind the neck, tucking the loose point under the knot as one would a bandanna.

Folding the scarf in a rectangle format until it is about three inches wide along the entire length gives a few more choices in how it can be worn. With a few wraps, twists and stretches, it can be made into a more fashion forward version of the traditional style. Winding in one direction then reversing to tie in a knot forms a unique looking headband.

All the intricate finger work that is required to make the traditional styles of turbans may not be easy for some people to do. Those who prefer, have the option of buying caps that are sewn to look like the complicated folding styles formally used. These ready made caps are designed to stretch easily over the wearer's head and fit as snugly as if professionally wound.

As these types of caps come in a vast range of styles, there is sure to be something to fit the preferences of practically everyone. Many are designed to look just like a professionally wrapped scarf with the added bonus of being stretchable so that they can be easily pulled onto one's head. The models will vary greatly so that there is a wide variety from which users may choose.

Regardless of whether one prefers to do the wrapping themselves or to purchase a designer made cap, there are many fashion turban options to consider. Finding a fabric and pattern that suits one's personal preference is a good place to begin when deciding what style to wear. The headdresses may be further personalized through the addition of embellishments like rosettes, bows, jewels and ribbons.




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Tips On How To Tie A Turban

By Cathy Mercer


When it comes to looking good and stylish, many people do not hesitate to try new trends in fashion. However, when the attire you don as a custom every day is itself very chic, it becomes less bothersome to make an effort. To tie a turban and look classy is one of those fashionable statements. If it is not your daily wear, you may choose to wear it on particular days or for some special functions. It may not form part of your religion or culture at all, yet you may wish to don it at times.

You have a few options before you before the big day. You could get a professional to tie it for you, and surprise everyone around with your immaculately done head gear. Alternatively, you could take lessons on doing it by yourself and perfect the art a few days ahead of the actual day of the celebration.

If you ask for the help of someone who knows how to tie a turban very well, they would be adequate in doing it for you. If it is someone who has been wearing and making others wear turban for long, they would know the art perfectly well. The best bet would be to ask a friend or someone in the family to help you.

While this is a splendid option for you, you could also choose to learn to tie it yourself. While this may seem like a daunting task at first, if you are truly enthusiastic about it, you might just have a little bit of fun along the way.

Once you have started taking lessons at tying a turban, make sure to get enough practice outside of your lessons as well. This implies that you must practice at home too. You could do so in front of a close friend or relative, or a mirror.

After a few days of trying to tie the head gear, you should show it to a friend or someone in the family. Make sure it is a person who will give you an honest opinion about how it looks, and how you seem to be progressing.

Keep practicing and then start wearing it for an hour or two inside your own house. Walk around in it. Sit with other people while you have it on. Eat your meals with the same on your head too. This will give you practice to conduct yourself during a long event or function where you would be wearing it, and for what you have been making this entire endeavour.

Learning to tie a turban is quite an art. Once learnt, it can even turn into a talent or interest. Therefore, if you have even the slightest interest in donning such gear, do not hesitate much regarding wearing it. Wearing such head gear, after all, lends a rather regal and sophisticated aura to any gentleman.




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