The Head Turban And Its Significance

By Freda Watts


There are numerous countries around that world that use the head turban. The most common ones are India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Pakistan and the Middle East. Every place where the garment is worn usually has its own unique terms for it. The different cultures have also led to several variations that are easily spotted on this headgear. In this article the significance of this piece of cloth to the diverse cultures will be demystified.

The numerous cultural groups and religious people wearing the headwear can be found in almost every continent. It is because Prophet Mohammed wore this garment once that now it is common among Muslims and Arabs. The Sikh also wear it since it is expected of them by their culture.

In Jamaica, the Rastafarians use the headgear to keep their dreadlocks intact. This is especially the case for those who have long hair and leaving them like that causes inconvenience. The Indonesian men who wear this garment got the influence from traders.

A noticeable similarity among all the cultures that use this piece of cloth is that the men are the common wearers. This should not imply that the women do not use them since they also have their reasons. Among the children, the boys are the one who can wear them in most regions. The factors affecting who wears them will range from religious to cultural reasons.

You can wrap the garment using several techniques. These will vary according to the part of the world where you are in. There is always a unique way of doing it that is dependent on the culture and occasion that one is attending. The longer the fabric the more techniques you can use on it. The occasion is what will dictate how you will wrap it.

In most instances you will find that wearing the garment has some significance to the person doing it. In some cases it might symbolize their social status or even how educated they are. It is common in religious places where people with certain authority where them. The Indians wear them as a sign of morality and virtuousness.

It is always important to get the right style for a certain occasion. However, there are styles that can be used for any other day that is not special. The unique styles are mostly meant for religious and cultural occasions. The occasion might also dictate the color of the fabric that can be put on.

You can use the garment to know more about the person wearing it. This is in terms of where they come from and their cultural practices. Perhaps this is the reason why several people are curious to know its meaning. Others are even interested in knowing how to use it.

The different meanings of the head turban is what makes it attractive to most people. It can be used to signify not only culture but also religion. This means that having the proper knowledge you can tell more about the person wearing it.




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