mercredi 3 juillet 2013

Making A New Fashion Statement With Turban Colors

By Freda Watts


As fashion trends change we see clothes get either longer or shorter, the fabric get thicker or even sheerer or we see shoes with killer heels. But some things never change and turban colors are one of them. If there is one thing by which you can bring the entire rainbow into your wardrobe, this is it.

Gone are the days when people fancied only two colors, black and white. The male population too is all about making a style statement and they take the help of various colors to do so. They do not restrict or limit their color palette and you will find as many colors of turbans with them as you can find shirts.

The tradition of wearing turbans is followed in many countries like India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran etc. A lot of religions too dictate wearing of turbans like Islam, Sikhism and Hinduism etc. In some cultures the turbans are worn on an everyday basis, while in others they are worn only on special occasions.

For example, Sikhs wear turbans every day. It is a part of their daily attire, although the style of wearing it may differ from person to person. On the other hand, people belonging to the Hindu religion wear turbans only on special occasions like weddings or any religious day.

Turbans are basically long strips of cloth or fabric that are intricately tied on top of the head and worn by wounding it around the head. Using this technique one can tie the turban in many different ways and give it different looks. The type of fabric can also be chosen as per our own convenience. One can choose a cotton cloth or a silk cloth. These are the most commonly used, but there are other options as well.

Although it is a piece of garment but its uses are many. People who live in desert areas wear it for the practical purpose of keeping sand out of their hair and to protect themselves from the scorching sun. In some regions it is worn to demarcate and differentiate nobility from the common people.

In Sikhism, its followers are prohibited from cutting their hair out of respect for their religion. Wearing this garment helps them keep their long hair away from their face and save it from exposure to sun and dust. History says that Guru Gobind Singh, who was the first Sikh Guru, had established this as a mark of identification. And so it is important for his followers to wear it every day. The females are also permitted to be a part of this practice.

Elders of the Muslim religion wear what is called as kalansuwa, which is a cloth wrapped around a cap. Not everyone has to wear it and there is no compulsion. But we do see the elders of the family and the older generation following this tradition.

Initially when this practiced was adopted it was restricted to religious men and devout followers. And they only wore the color white. But as it was adopted by the general public, various other trends also emerged and people started showing a preference for different colors and designs. As a result there are many shops that cater specifically to this need. We even have online stores from where such purchase can be made. Turban colors really do add color to your life.




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