четверг, 17 января 2013 г.

The Basics Of Head Turban

By Annabelle Newton


A head turban is a type of headwear that is based on clothe winding. They are majorly worn by men as customary headwear in many communities in Afghanistan, Middle East, India, North and Easter Africa, Jamaica, and South Asia. Those worn in India, Nepal, and Pakistan are referred to as Pagri. In some communities, they are known as dastar or bulle. This headwear can be worn by men, women and children.

Modern day turbans appear in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. Turbans are made into a foundation to fit comfortably on heads and be easy to remove or wear. The manner in which they are worn or made differs from region to region and depends on the purpose they are used for. The Sikhs, wearers in Middle East, Central and South Asia put them on using a long band of cloth that holds them properly in position.

In some places in Asian and African communities, people tie them to cover up the face leaving eyes only. In this situation, they get applied for religious purposes or to protect against dust. In some communities, they are wound around hats. Several communities prefer using blue, red, white, and black turbans. In western communities, turbans were utilized a lot in the ancient times although their application is declining. This might be attributed to presence of caps and other types of headwear.

Turbans can be made from a variety of materials but cotton is most preferred. People wear this headgear for different reasons. In the modern world, those who wear them mostly do so for religious reasons. Some wear them as a culture, statement of individuality, identity, or fashion among other reasons.

The most notorious community that cannot be put asunder from turbans is Sikh religion. People who belong to this religion wear this fabric to fulfill requirements of their religion to cover their hair. This has been going for several years. Parents give their headwear to their oldest sons when they die. These head outfits have several different meanings in Sikhism. This article highlights some.

A turban is a sign of spirituality and holiness in the Sikh religion. Individuals who serve the faith selflessly get honored with turbans as a sign of their dedication and holiness. The Gurus in the religion were awarded turbans by the former Gurus when they assumed the position. These objects are also exchanged among best friends as a symbolism of undying relationship through the generations. The switch is followed by pledges of loyalty and of sharing of sorrowful and joyful moments.

In some communities, they are a symbol of responsibility. In India, when fathers die, the oldest son takes over the leadership of the family after doing the turban trying rite. In military, belles are viewed as a sign of honor and self respect. Sikh soldiers who were involved in the 1st and 2nd world wars, maintained putting on their turbans throughout the period. They refused to use helmets like other fighters.

A head turban is also an indication of high moral values of the wearer. Muslims, Hindus, and Sikhs are normally more confidents when they are close to someone with this headwear on their head. This has been like that for long.




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