The Significance Of Turban Wrapping

By Freda Watts


Turban wrapping is a process that is considered sacred among some communities. The turbans are a popular head wear especially among the men. They are usually designed to keep the person wearing cool in thirsty and hot desert environments like the Sahara. They may also be worn as symbol of pride in different societies. In India, this head-wear is commonly referred to as pagri.

The pagri is worn as a symbol of respect and honor. There are four kinds of religions in India and these include the Muslim, Hindu, christen and Sikh. All religious people in this area wear the pagri. The style of wearing it may change from religion to religion but the base is always the same. The root of this head-wear came from Rajasthan. Here, the puchrangi turban is famous and very demand-able all over the world.

The turbans also symbolize dedication, commitment and faith. During the ancient biblical times, the head wear was worn to symbolize self respect, dignity and authority, just like in the Arab and Indian world. It was also worn to symbolize royalty and was used to replace the crown. In some areas of monarchy, it still serves so well in the absence of a crown though the draping style could differ.

The market for this piece of cloth is growing tremendously. Nowadays, there are various kinds of turbans available to choose from. The demand of this head wear is influencing markets in big ways thus affecting the purchasing power of most people. It is not only a famous piece of cloth in certain areas but its influence is felt in almost every corner of the world. The exhibition for the same is done from time to time in different areas of the globe.

Traditionally, only the men wore turbans. Nevertheless, today the pagri is also worn by females. These female head wears can also be found in the markets due to their increase in demand. They are made of different unique and quality materials thus can be worn for different special occasions like marriages and parties. They usually bring out an excellent personality and look among people. The cost of turbans varies and can start even from the lowest range.

The cloth is also available in various sizes. The market has options of the same that could be worn by small children since there are kids who love wearing turbans. There are also those designed for the middle aged and the adults. The most significant aspect about this cloth is that it comes in all colors making it suitable for anyone.

There are numerous advantages that come with wearing the turban. One of the major merits associated with this head-wear is that it protects people from the scorching heat of the sun. The turbans can also be used in practical occasions. For instance, people who travel in desert use them as pillows, towels or blankets.

Turban wrapping is symbolic among different communities. The process of tying the cloth is a great art. People who are still new at doing it can take quite a long time to complete the process. Nevertheless, those used to it take only a few minutes.




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