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How To Go About Making An Arabic Turban

By Kate McMahon


The Arabic faith comprises of many important aspects and the turban is one of the many aspects. An Arabic turban is compulsory for all those who have already passed through the baptism process. It usually symbolizes honor, respect to one self, courage and being spiritual.

Many methods can be used when tying the headgear, with the most common one being a wrapping that is taken round the head at least seven times. Its main feature is that it has a high centre and its sides are relatively flat. The following are the steps followed when tying a turban.

You should begin by buying fabric which should measure at least 5 yards. You may get it from your local textile store, craft store or buy it online. It will have to undergo some washing in order to get rid of the excess starch. The fabric should be folded into half on the long side, up to a maximum of four times. You might require a helping hand to do this in order to get the best results.

The edges of the fabric should be flush as it is lined up. Using both hands, the fabric should be carefully rolled up. Form a long rope with your hair by gathering it at the front and twisting it several times.

In the step that come afterwards, take the twisted rope of hair and position it on your head;s top. Tie the hair well using a piece of square cloth like a bandana. Ensure the tie is at the back and in case there is any excess cloth remaining after the tie, hold it and tie it to the front. Commonly called pakta, this cloth is worn beneath the turban.

Next, you will be required to hold the end of the rolled up turban with the use of your teeth. Then, roll it to the back of the head as well as around the ear, which should be 2-3 inches on top of the right side ear. The wrapping should be done ensuring the left ear is partially covered by the headgear.

In the next step, you should wrap the headgear for the second time around the head. Ensure that the second wrap is overlapping with the first one. The headgear ought to be higher on the left and lower on the right side as opposed to the wrap that was before it.

Take the headgear around the head for five more times. As opposed to the previous wrap, the wrapping is supposed to be a bit higher on the left side and low on the right side. Next, trim out the extra material at the roll's end with a pair of scissors to be able to tuck it well at the left side at the back of the head.

Some inches should be reduced from the first wrap. Cover the head well by carefully unfolding it and spreading it over the head. Hold the material on its sides and tuck it at the area where the headgear surrounds the head. Tuck behind any extra material at the back. You can be sure of a well made Arabic turban, should you decide to follow these steps.




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