How to Wear a Turban

Turbans have had both cultural and religious significance throughout the ages: Moses wore one at God's command and modern followers of Sikhism wear them as a sacred honor. Turbans can be tied in many ways, with a style as unique as the wearer and the scarf. Not all styles of wrapping lend themselves to a verbal explanation so this article will show you an easy method of turban tying; but feel free to experiment with your own style. Read on to learn more.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Tie long hair in a bun before starting to wrap the turban. Get a piece of cloth at least two and a half feet in length.

2. Fold the cloth in half lengthwise and lay it over the top of your head, folded part over your forehead, with the sides hanging down over the front of your shoulders like two pigtails.

3. Grasp each length of cloth (at about the same level as your earlobes) and twist them. Twist tight enough to keep the turban firmly on your head. Be careful not to twist too tightly or too loosely--otherwise it will not fit properly.

4. Slide your hands about 10 inches down the length of each twisted end. Pull them behind your head and switch hands, overlaying the one end on top of the other. Bring the ends forward along the side of your head above the ears.

5. Cross the lengths of cloth over your forehead and wrap them toward the back. Take the time to create the desired turban tying height in front. Tie each length of cloth like you would a shoelace and tuck the remaining ends inside the base wrap. If the remaining ends are too long, wrap them around your head again.

6. Decorate the turban with accent scarves or hanging jewelry. If you use accent scarves, twist them throughout the base wrap.

Tips & Warnings

• Your turban tying will improve with practice.

Resources

• Learn the heritage of the turban at The SikhNetwork.
• Purchase turban scarves and jewelry at Desert Dancer.

[scottmitzi]

on 1/28/2009 Thanks, we just returned from India and will need to practice. By the way, where in the Bible is the commannd from God to Moses to wear a turban?