The New Trend Of Turban Colors

By Freda Watts


We have seen many news trends come and go in fashion. This industry is, in fact, the most volatile and versatile industry among all. But one style that has remained steady through time immemorial has been turban colors. We see men today sporting turbans that match their clothes and apparels.

Earlier in the days people only saw two colors as being socially acceptable, black and white. But these days are gone now. The men of today are as interested in fashion as the women and they are not hesitant to try their hand at different color combinations either. This is truly the era of the emergence of the metro sexual male.

The tradition of wearing turbans is followed in many countries like India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran etc. A lot of religions too dictate wearing of turbans like Islam, Sikhism and Hinduism etc. In some cultures the turbans are worn on an everyday basis, while in others they are worn only on special occasions.

Sikhs, the followers of Sikhism religion, use these to cover their heads, and are required to wear them every day. In fact, one can find this practice being followed by small children and youngsters too. Followers of Hinduism too wear turbans but not on a daily basis. They wear it more out of a social obligation at weddings or other functions.

Many people, in western countries, are not even aware this piece of garment. It is a long piece of fabric, rectangular in shape, which is worn by wrapping it around your head. There are different styles of wrapping a turban and one can decorate it with sequins too or simply give it a fashionable look. You can choose the type of fabric you want as per your comfort or convenience. The commonly used fabrics are either silk or cotton.

This garment serves many other purposes, apart from being a social or religious conformity. It can be used to protect oneself from dust and sun, if one is living in a desert area or a very hot country. Hindus use to mark their caste and identify caste of the other person, like royalty would wear an ornate turban while a common man would wear one made of ordinary cotton cloth.

Sikhs do not cut their hair as a mark of respect of their religion. They wear it to protect their hair from dust and pollution. It is believed that the turban was established as a sign of identification by the Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh. So, it is imperative for all people of this religion to wear them every day. Even the women are allowed to follow this practice.

Kalansuwa is another type of turban that is worn by Muslim elders. It is a cloth that is wrapped around a cap. The Muslim religion does not require everyone to wear a kalansuwa, but people do wear them out of their own wish.

Initially when this practiced was adopted it was restricted to religious men and devout followers. And they only wore the color white. But as it was adopted by the general public, various other trends also emerged and people started showing a preference for different colors and designs. As a result there are many shops that cater specifically to this need. We even have online stores from where such purchase can be made. Turban colors really do add color to your life.




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