By Amanda Baird
Even in the traditional Muslim and Hindu societies, turban tying was rather common. If you are wondering what this is, it is a piece of unstitched cloth that is around 5 meters long and wrapped on the head. While the traditional reasons for doing so greatly vary today, many of the societies normally use them for religious purposes. It is also good to remember that they are also made from different fabric materials. In this article, it is important to explore both the uses and the skills learnt on how to tie these cloths.
Just to get a brief history, in traditional societies, this cloth was tied to keep the head cool. Thus, the main idea was to keep the head away from the scorching sun. However, with time, the needs for using this cloth diversified and mainly incorporated religious purposes. Thus, these days the cloth tied as a symbol of faith and dedication to this religion.
Just to get a brief history, in traditional societies, this cloth was tied to keep the head cool. Thus, the main idea was to keep the head away from the scorching sun. However, with time, the needs for using this cloth diversified and mainly incorporated religious purposes. Thus, these days the cloth tied as a symbol of faith and dedication to this religion.
As you will find out in many stores, these cloths are available in varying shapes and sizes. The colors too are different depending on the occasion. For instance, some communities can only wear the white one while attending burials and other rituals. Others are also specially designed for weddings and will be designed differently to fit into the occasion. Thus, each cloth serves a unique purpose.
With so much diversity, you will find out too that the design used to tie these cloths is different. However, this depends on a few factors. Of course, the main one is that they are normally made from different material hence they will react differently while tied. However, some as we have seen could be because the cloth is being tied for a special occasion.
There is no dispute that this cloth plays an important role in these societies. They have indeed improved many relations in the society. Some even use them as crowns hence have a lot more meaning in their society. These groups will thus need the services of an expert to have them designed in a unique style.
Bearing in mind the complexity revolving around this art, it is good to realize that it may take time to learn. The best thing is to start by trying out simple designs and later learn the more complex ones. This way, the skills will be learnt with time and you will be able to do this with minimal effort in the future.
In the end, quality also matters. Avoid overlooking the quality of the material and settling on substandard cloth. Ensure that you do background check up of the dealer before purchase. At the same time, find out if they offer other services since most of them are professionals and can assist you on how to tie the cloths on your own.
At the end, remember the
With so much diversity, you will find out too that the design used to tie these cloths is different. However, this depends on a few factors. Of course, the main one is that they are normally made from different material hence they will react differently while tied. However, some as we have seen could be because the cloth is being tied for a special occasion.
There is no dispute that this cloth plays an important role in these societies. They have indeed improved many relations in the society. Some even use them as crowns hence have a lot more meaning in their society. These groups will thus need the services of an expert to have them designed in a unique style.
Bearing in mind the complexity revolving around this art, it is good to realize that it may take time to learn. The best thing is to start by trying out simple designs and later learn the more complex ones. This way, the skills will be learnt with time and you will be able to do this with minimal effort in the future.
In the end, quality also matters. Avoid overlooking the quality of the material and settling on substandard cloth. Ensure that you do background check up of the dealer before purchase. At the same time, find out if they offer other services since most of them are professionals and can assist you on how to tie the cloths on your own.
At the end, remember the
There is no dispute that this cloth plays an important role in these societies. They have indeed improved many relations in the society. Some even use them as crowns hence have a lot more meaning in their society. These groups will thus need the services of an expert to have them designed in a unique style.
Bearing in mind the complexity revolving around this art, it is good to realize that it may take time to learn. The best thing is to start by trying out simple designs and later learn the more complex ones. This way, the skills will be learnt with time and you will be able to do this with minimal effort in the future.
In the end, quality also matters. Avoid overlooking the quality of the material and settling on substandard cloth. Ensure that you do background check up of the dealer before purchase. At the same time, find out if they offer other services since most of them are professionals and can assist you on how to tie the cloths on your own.
At the end, remember the turban tying is important since this cloth plays an important role in many societies. Since some of them are also used in areas such as the desert for pulling the water, it is quite obvious that they are untied regularly. Thus, the need to learn how to tie them back is inevitable.
Bearing in mind the complexity revolving around this art, it is good to realize that it may take time to learn. The best thing is to start by trying out simple designs and later learn the more complex ones. This way, the skills will be learnt with time and you will be able to do this with minimal effort in the future.
In the end, quality also matters. Avoid overlooking the quality of the material and settling on substandard cloth. Ensure that you do background check up of the dealer before purchase. At the same time, find out if they offer other services since most of them are professionals and can assist you on how to tie the cloths on your own.
At the end, remember the turban tying is important since this cloth plays an important role in many societies. Since some of them are also used in areas such as the desert for pulling the water, it is quite obvious that they are untied regularly. Thus, the need to learn how to tie them back is inevitable.