The Procedure To Follow When Tying An Arabic Turban

By Kate McMahon


One of the most integral parts of the Arabic faith is the turban. An Arabic turban is a mandatory item for all who have been baptized. It is considered as a symbol of self respect, honor, spirituality and courage.

The headgear can be worn using many different methods. The aforementioned notwithstanding, one method that stands out from the rest is the one in which the wrapping is done around the head at least seven times. It may appear a bit higher in the central part and flatter on its side. The following are the steps that should be followed when tying a turban.

First and foremost, you should have a 5 meter piece of fabric which you may purchase from a craft, textile or online stores. To remove the extra starch that it might have, you will need to wash it well. Along its length, fold the fabric into half up to four times. You can get some help in order to do this well.

Take the fabric and line it up, ensuring that the edges are flush. Carefully roll up the fabric with both hands. Take your hair, gather it in front and twist it continuously to come up with a long rope.

Form a loop with the twisted hair and place it at the top of your head. Using a piece of square cloth such as bandana, tie the hair. The tie should be at the back and in case there is any excess cloth at the back then it should be brought to the front and tied here. This piece of cloth is worn under the headgear and is commonly referred to as Patka.

Grasp the turban's rolled end using your teeth. Then, you will need to roll it around your ear to the head's rear part. Two-three inches over the right ear is the required measurement. Wrap the fabric round the head. However, make sure you cover the left ear just partially.

Next, the headgear should be wrapped again around the head for a second time. With the previous wrap higher on the left side and lower on the right side. Ensure the next wrap is the exact opposite.

For five more times, the headgear should go round the head. This should be higher to the left and lower on the right side. Trimming any extra material with scissors is the next step. This is to enable proper tucking of the turban at the back of the head.

Finally, you need to pull out a few inches of the first wrap. The material should be unfolded and then spread over the head. The sides of the material should be firmly tucked into the turban part that encircles the head to cover it completely. Make sure you tuck all the excess material at the back. With all these steps well followed, you will end up with the perfect Arabic turban.




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