Many people associate the turban with men from India or with stories like 'Sinbad the Sailor'. Sikhs always wear this head covering too, as prescribed by their religion. However, it isn't only for men or for certain religions. You can make a dramatic fashion statement if you know how to tie a turban.
Women have often worn the item too to add a little exotic glamour to their outfit. For instance, part of the allure of Jan Vermeer's famous painting 'Girl With a Pearl Earring' is the fabric so artfully wrapped around the model's head. Many celebrities have worn turbans as well, including Hedy Lamarr, Gloria Swanson, Greta Garbo, Lana Turner, Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Lopez, Kate Moss and Salma Hayek. Even England's Queen Elizabeth II has on occasion swapped her usual hats for a striking fabric head covering.
Add bold jewelry for an ethnic look or wear the wrap with an evening dress for a dramatic statement. It's also great for bad hair days. In fact, many women wear the item when they've lost their hair due to cancer treatment.
There are many different ways of tying the fabric for a variety of looks. Probably the easiest method requires a big, square-shaped scarf. Fold it so that it forms a triangle and let the long side rest against the back of your head, at the base. Drape the fabric over your head, letting the pointy end hang over your forehead. Take the long ends and wrap them towards the front so that you can knot them together at the top of your head.
Once you've made the knot, twist the loose ends a little and tie them back again, making a knot at the nape of your neck. Fold the pointy end back over the knot on your head and tuck it in. You can either tuck in the loose ends at the back too or let them hang free for a more relaxed look.
You can vary the basic method even more. For instance, don't tie the loose ends at the nape of your neck again. Instead, wrap them around the first knot you've made on top of your head. This will leave you with a dramatic African-inspired knot that you can leave as is with the ends tucked in, positioned towards the side or with the ends tied into a striking bow.
Sarah Jessica Parker has been seen wearing yet another variation. In this one, don't knot the ends on top of your head. Instead, only twist them together once or twice before wrapping them back and tying them. Tuck in the loose bit at your forehead and you have a gorgeous, subtle head wrap.
You'll find many video and photo tutorials online to show you how to tie a turban in different ways. In one of her movies, 'Come Live With Me', Hedy Lamarr even demonstrates her method. If tying seems to complicated, another option is to look in vintage clothing shops for a premade, 1970s-style version that is worn more like a hat. You can wear your hair loose but it's more common to tuck it all in underneath the fabric. Now all you need is some stunning earrings and a regal air for an unforgettable look.
Women have often worn the item too to add a little exotic glamour to their outfit. For instance, part of the allure of Jan Vermeer's famous painting 'Girl With a Pearl Earring' is the fabric so artfully wrapped around the model's head. Many celebrities have worn turbans as well, including Hedy Lamarr, Gloria Swanson, Greta Garbo, Lana Turner, Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Lopez, Kate Moss and Salma Hayek. Even England's Queen Elizabeth II has on occasion swapped her usual hats for a striking fabric head covering.
Add bold jewelry for an ethnic look or wear the wrap with an evening dress for a dramatic statement. It's also great for bad hair days. In fact, many women wear the item when they've lost their hair due to cancer treatment.
There are many different ways of tying the fabric for a variety of looks. Probably the easiest method requires a big, square-shaped scarf. Fold it so that it forms a triangle and let the long side rest against the back of your head, at the base. Drape the fabric over your head, letting the pointy end hang over your forehead. Take the long ends and wrap them towards the front so that you can knot them together at the top of your head.
Once you've made the knot, twist the loose ends a little and tie them back again, making a knot at the nape of your neck. Fold the pointy end back over the knot on your head and tuck it in. You can either tuck in the loose ends at the back too or let them hang free for a more relaxed look.
You can vary the basic method even more. For instance, don't tie the loose ends at the nape of your neck again. Instead, wrap them around the first knot you've made on top of your head. This will leave you with a dramatic African-inspired knot that you can leave as is with the ends tucked in, positioned towards the side or with the ends tied into a striking bow.
Sarah Jessica Parker has been seen wearing yet another variation. In this one, don't knot the ends on top of your head. Instead, only twist them together once or twice before wrapping them back and tying them. Tuck in the loose bit at your forehead and you have a gorgeous, subtle head wrap.
You'll find many video and photo tutorials online to show you how to tie a turban in different ways. In one of her movies, 'Come Live With Me', Hedy Lamarr even demonstrates her method. If tying seems to complicated, another option is to look in vintage clothing shops for a premade, 1970s-style version that is worn more like a hat. You can wear your hair loose but it's more common to tuck it all in underneath the fabric. Now all you need is some stunning earrings and a regal air for an unforgettable look.
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