The Diverse Types Of Turbans For Men Worn By Various Cultures

By Sue Carpenter


Turbans for men are headgear that requires the winding of the cloth through different styles and variations all of which depend on wearer's background. Communities in Africa and Asia are the ones that have used this garment for a number of centuries now for both the female and male members. Described below are the different types you are liable to come across and that are adorned by the male individual in the communities.

In the Sikh religion, male's is somewhat peaked as it progresses to the front and is used to cover long unshaved hair left like that as respect to one of God's creations. Spiritual members do not even shave their beards and will comb it straight down while the hair is twisted into a knot that is then covered by a turban. The religion itself has deep roots in India and Pakistan and started in the fifteenth century.

While in Afghanistan, you will not fail to notice that most male members have a turban on especially for those who follow the Shariah laws strictly. This headgear can either have two long ends protruding from the back and are then draped around the shoulders while the other are smaller and are fastened to the forehead of the wearer. However, there is the Afghan hat option for those who are not comfortable with wearing the turban and it is still acceptable in the community.

In Yemen, the religious Muslim elders have a turban wrapped around a kalansuwa, which is a small cap. The cap is either spherical or conical in shape and is found in a number of colors but the white one is the most popular. Cap styles also differ depending on the upbringing of the individual and their community.

Another community that is huge on the turban is the Indian society found in Asia but is a gear that is on the large part a man's traditional costume. It is used to indicate the caste, class, religious affiliation, or profession of the wearer and in most cases is very elaborate. The headgear comes in a variety of materials that have jewels festooned on them with bright colors including gold.

Nomadic tribes in the North of Africa have had the turban for centuries for aesthetic, practical, and religious reasons. The color of headwear is a means by which they can identify the tribe of wearer from a distance without even the need of striking a conversation. At the same time it helps to protect them from the sand and hot sun that is experienced to extreme conditions in dessert conditions.

The East African denomination called the Akurinu use the headgear as part of their religious attire since they do not also shave their hair. The church sometimes referred to as Holy Ghost Church has a strict doctrine that requires the mend to wear the turban all through. Women are also required to wear it but with certain variations, while children spot the tunics until they get to a certain age.

Turbans for men are not as popular as they used to be and mostly worn during religious occasions. The Rastafarian community also encourages its members to wear one in order to keep the long dreadlocked hair from gathering dirt. A variation found in the Palestine is called the kaffyeh that is loosely placed on the head and held in place by a ring.




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