Pertinent Information About Hair Turbans

By Jennie Sandoval


Much information is available that pertains to hair turbans. Although one can simply find this information online as well as many different books on cultural diversity. There are many different versions of this headdress and they are commonly a direct representative of their region or religion.

One can find information on the history of the headdress however information before the 14th century may not be available. Much of the early information was not recorded and may pertain to mostly middle east countries. Although this headdress is worn in many different areas like the middle east and Africa, each area will have its own modern version that stems from the cap that was wrapped with cloth.

There are as many as sixty or more different variations today. Many wear them as a symbol of the tribe that they are a member of. Others wear this as a form of dedication to a particular religion. One will find some that are cone shaped, embellished to show rank in the military or religious group, as well as others that may require a large amount of fabric. It is common for these to cover ones hair and may also cover the ears as well.

There are several parts of Africa that participate in this custom. It is commonly worn as a symbol of their tribe or origin and can range in color with shades of blue being a common choice. These are simple in construction and are commonly just a few strips of cloth wrapped around the head. There are those however that wear these as a symbol of their dedication to the Christian Faith.

In some parts of the middle east, one may be required to wear one by law to cover up hair. This in many cases is observed out of respect for the religion that is prominent in the area and will often cover the ears as well. One may even find that beards are often twisted and tucked inside the headdress.

There are parts of the middle east that only reserve there's for special or religious ceremonies or in place of a crown. Some have considered this to be in respect to the religion as well as a custom for that area. It is common to see them on holidays as well as marriage ceremonies, deaths, and the celebrations that may follow a birth of a loved one.

Much of the middle east wear the head wraps as a symbol of religious conviction. One of the more common colors is green to represent that paradise that awaits while others of more devout faith or higher ranking members of the religion may chose black or white as the symbolic color.

Hair Turbans and information about them can be found in large quantities. One can locate information on regions that observe this custom, different varieties, as well as any restrictions or rules that can accompany this headdress. Much of the information can be found online as well as local bookstores.




About the Author:



0 comentários:

Postar um comentário