dimanche 4 août 2013

The Dying Art Of Turban Tying

By Lela Perkins


The head gear one wears often signifies the traditional, social or cultural boundaries that define them. While it could be restrictive in some of these contexts, in many others it could symbolize breaking free too. The very art of turban tying is something that requires more attention and deeper research. This is what can make its true worth surface above the level of more local knowledge.

Wearing hear gear has, for many centuries, and across cultures, religions and societies, implied kaleidoscopic things. In some cultures or religions, it is a symbol of the rich and reigning. On the other hand, in some regions or societies it may denote the status of the poor and oppressed.

In more rural vicinities, especially those in the Indian subcontinent, the very act of putting on this fascinating fabric on the head of a man is a ritual marked by pompous festivities and much show. This could happen in parts where such gear is work on very special events or occasions such a weddings or other important functions. Thus, it may also be of various prints, colors and patterns to suit the event.

However, there exist cultures wherein the turban is an item of clothing or accessory that is essential to be work by men at all times. In fact, stepping out of the boundaries of their house without their head covered could even show disrespect, loss of face or even death. Such is the sheer power of this simple piece of cloth worn on the head.

Women too wear turbans. There exist certain cultures where the females dominate the society and the head piece signifies the working lady. It may also, in some cases, symbolize the position of the woman amid her household or her society. Moving out of the house without the cloth could even signify something shameful.

For those who must essentially wear the head piece daily, it becomes critical to learn the art of tying one. For some very strict societies, it could even mean being shunned for life, since it implies rejection of a belief or faith. For many of greater fortune, on the other hand, the art need not be learnt as there is staff who attends to them and ties this cloth around their head.

Those who realize this can make very good use of this technique. They can, in fact, tap this as an industry and make more than mere livelihood out of it. Since it is much sought after in ethnic communities that have been thrown open to modern times and their nuances, it holds value like nothing else.

Such professionals can be found tapping the retail segment and opening their exclusive shops that offer the services of tying the cloth as well. Another interesting means of livelihood is to offer their services on special occasions such as weddings, where they could tie the gear for all the family members and guests.

Apart from being a source of earning their daily income, this practice is also a method of preventing an otherwise dying art from becoming completely extinct. If turban tying were to be taken up as an industry, it would do wonders to all.




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