about the turban turban as a fashion trend at the beginning of my blog.
I started looking for the etymology of words.
Some write that these are synonyms, others write that these are different things. Let's figure it out.
TURBAN
(Persian dulbend - headband). The headdress of the eastern peoples, which was replaced by the fez for all officials.
Dictionary of foreign words included in the Russian language. - Chudinov A.N., 1910.
in the East, a headdress in the form of a piece of white cloth wrapped around the head.
A complete dictionary of foreign words that have come into use in the Russian language. - Popov M., 1907.
So, Turban- the word “turban” came to the French turban from the Turkish tlbend, where it came from the Persian dulbend and means “fabric made of nettles.” A turban is a men's and women's headdress, which is a piece of fabric wrapped repeatedly around the head; common among a number of peoples of North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, India and Asia. Its production usually requires 6-8 meters of fabric, but some types of turbans require up to 20 meters of fabric. This headdress is usually made from expensive fabrics (brocade, velvet, Indian muslin with gold prints, cashmere shawls), and decorated with brooches and pearls.
The most common turbans in India. Initially, it was created to keep the head cool and protected from the scorching sun. a large amount of cloth was soaked overnight in water and wrapped around the head. Remaining wet all day, it gave its wearer coolness.
In India, a turban shows the status of the owner. The shape of a turban can determine not only a person’s state, but also their village!
Indian Nihangi warriors have turbans that weigh up to 30 kg and are large due to their contents. They are traditionally rolled from dark blue fabric and decorated with silver Sikh insignia. Initially, the Nihangs put their weapons and things they might need on a hike in a turban. Nowadays, Nihang turbans have primarily decorative or ritual significance. There are a lot of interesting things you can write down if you drip further. But I’m not sure that everyone will be interested in this, because... far from fashion. More of a turban story. 
Many warriors use a turban as a helmet, as protection from dust. It takes up to 2 hours to assemble
Many men in India these days wear a turban as part of their attire. Especially beautiful wedding turbans. Recently on the news, I saw a story about an Indian student who overstepped his principles and took off his turban (which cannot be removed in public according to his religion) to save the life of a child, stopping the bleeding with this large amount of tissue. This is an act worthy of respect!
Turban- it is often confused with a turban, but unlike it, the turban has an indirect lower edge. It is a piece of long cloth intricately wrapped around the head, but is typically smaller than a turban. The turban was originally worn only by men.
Turban
(Turk)
1 . A man's headdress made of a long narrow piece of fabric wrapped around the head; usually worn over a fez or skullcap. In the past, it was widespread among the Muslim peoples of North Africa, Western, South and Central Asia, etc. Turbans in India and Pakistan are worn without additional headdress Among different peoples, the turban differs in color, size, size, the way it is wrapped around the head and the quality of the fabric. These differences indicate not only the national, but also the social affiliation of the owner (for example, a green turban is worn by persons considered to be the descendants of the prophet, or people who visited Mecca; a white turban is worn by all other Muslims).
2 . Modern women's draped headdress. As a result of the drapery, the line of the lower edge of the turban in front is raised above the forehead, and on the sides it reaches over the ears.
3 . A type of calico, characterized sparse structure, light (45-80 g/m2).
(Terminological clothing dictionary. Orlenko L.V., 1996)
(Turk) - among the peoples of the Muslim East, a traditional men's headdress in the form of a sheet of light fabric, repeatedly wrapped around the head, usually over a hat, fez or skullcap. The shape and color of the turban indicates the ethnic, social, and religious affiliation of the owner. There are about a thousand types of this headdress depending on the length of the fabric, color, and method of winding. In the past, the turban was considered obligatory for a Muslim, as it was worn by Muhammad himself.
(Encyclopedia of fashion. Andreeva R., 1997)
Orientalists say that there were at least a thousand types and ways of wearing a turban
In the Middle Ages, the nobility had a favorite flower - the tulip; this can be seen in many buildings and treatises. It was carried between the folds of a turban for good luck.
On the Arabian Peninsula most of all turban adherents- in Oman. And local imams and elderly people prefer kashada - a type of turban made of thin silk with golden patterns, which is tied over a small cap. In the modern world, a black or green turban is worn by the direct descendants of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
There are seven ways to tie a turban in Iraq. The difference is in the number and shape of the folds, each of which has a name: slabauvia, garuvia and others. By the color of the headdress, one can determine whether its owner belongs to a particular tribe, as well as part of the country. Based on the manner of tying a turban, visiting Muslims from India and Afghanistan. Pakistani and African people are different from native Iranians. For example, Indian Muslims hang the end of the turban over their chest.
The way of wearing a turban distinguishes visitors from India, Afghanistan, Iran and Africa. Noeshni also differ in color depending on the country and religion. But if you want, you can go deeper into the East, there is still a lot of interesting stuff there. There are also different types of turbans. And they still exist today.
Oriental headdresses, as I already wrote, came into fashion in waves. This wave has been going on since 2011. Stars appeared on carpets in turbans and turbans and decorated themselves intricately.
Here are the ways I found to tie a turban and turban.
If you choose this (authentic) way of tying a turban, be prepared to feel and experience the Eastern culture. You need to take a fairly long strip of fabric (almost any fabric, from the finest silk to warm wool). Take one end in your teeth, while pulling the other diagonally. This is necessary so that you have the opportunity to freely use your hands. Wrap the fabric around your head gradually at an angle, covering open areas. You must continue the procedure until only a small tip remains of the entire piece of tissue. Carefully tuck this end into the turban. If you wish, you can secure it with a small accessory. The size of the resulting item depends on the size and thickness of the fabric. But it is worth remembering that a real oriental turban is always quite voluminous.
This method is much simpler than the previous one. Take a scarf. It should be such that it can easily cover your head. Now cross one end over the other at the back of your head. Tie them securely at the front of your forehead. Then wrap one end into a loop and pass through a loose knot. And the other end, in turn, thread through the loop. Be careful not to pull too hard on the ends of the scarf. This will tighten the resulting structure. Tuck the ends under the fabric. The second stage will be a single repetition of the first steps of the described procedure, but instead of a knot, simply cross the ends of the scarf on the forehead. All that remains is to make a loop and pass the second end of the scarf through it, with the help of which a second loop is formed. Be sure to tighten the hinges quite tightly, otherwise the structure will fall apart. Hide all ends under the gathers of the fabric. Using the methods described above, you will get a correctly, and most importantly, beautifully tied turban.
How to tie a turban
Currently, few people would wear a turban consisting of a multi-meter piece of fabric. But if you tie a long scarf in a special way so that it resembles this oriental headdress, it can turn out very beautiful.
For a turban, take a long scarf made of thin fabric. Cover your head with it so that the hanging ends are the same size. Now cross them at the back of your head and then tie them on your forehead.
To make a pleat decoration on your forehead, take one end and fold it into a loop. Then tuck this loop inward under the knot and pull it out from above. Now pull the other end of the scarf through the loop. Tuck in the remaining fabric so that the ends do not droop. Tighten all loops and knots as tightly as possible.
To prevent your hands from getting numb, you can ask someone to help you deal with an exotic headdress. You can wear a turban with African braids or dreadlocks, it looks very impressive.
But I think it will be more clear schematically
A turban is an item of clothing that raises a lot of questions and gives rise to a lot of legends. Why are they worn? What meaning do they carry? Is it possible to sleep in a turban? Rupinder Singh, founder of the American Turban blog, spoke about this and much more.
1. Why do you need a turban?
In some cultures, the turban is a fashion accessory, while for Sikhs it is an embodiment of faith. During the formative period of Sikhism (15th-18th centuries), turbans were worn only by representatives of the high class and the elite of society. But one of the core teachings of Sikhism is that all people are equal. There are no those who are higher or lower than us. This is why a decree was issued that all Sikhs must cover their heads with a turban as a sign of their faith, thereby demonstrating the equality of all people.
In addition, Sikhs must cover their heads when in public or during prayers. Thus, the turban has another functional meaning.
Sikhs are not supposed to cut their hair as a sign of acceptance of God's will. This applies to any part of the body. That's why Sikhs have long hair (this applies to both men and women). Under the turban is hidden a neat bun of hair, which is, as we know, a real trend in the modern world.
2. Do women wear turbans too?
Among Sikhs, it is customary for men to wear turbans, and for women to cover their heads with a long scarf called a chunni or dupatta. But at the same time, some women prefer to cover their heads with a turban.
3. I have a Sikh friend and he does not wear a turban. Why?
There are exceptions in any group. Many followers of the faith do not wear turbans or cut their hair, but they still identify with the faith.
4. Do the colors of turbans have any meaning?
The color of the turban does not have any religious meaning. A person can wear a turban of any color. It can be white, blue, green, orange. But a red turban is traditionally worn at a Sikh wedding.
For me, part of my morning routine includes choosing the color of my turban. I always try to pair it with a shirt, jacket, trousers and shoes. I have more than 20 turbans of different colors. For example, a pink turban will brighten up even the gloomiest day. I'm sure it has a positive effect on my colleagues too.
5. Does a turban wear like a hat?
A turban does not look like a hat. This is a long piece of cotton fabric. Its length is about 6 meters, and its width is 2. But the parameters of the turban, naturally, may vary.
Every day I tie a new turban. I fold the fabric several times and begin to carefully wrap it around my head. It turns out about 4 revolutions. It takes about 5 minutes.
6. How many types of turbans are there?
There are completely different types of turbans that people wear. For example. "Dumala" is a large, round turban. Parna is a small turban made of thin fabric with a print (for example, checkered).
I prefer "paghri" or "pagh". This is an angular turban. But even in this particular type of turban there are differences. For example, African Sikhs will tie the paghri tightly and it will be small in size. And Indian Sikhs will tie it loosely, and, accordingly, it will look more voluminous.
7. Where do you buy turbans?
Personally, I buy turbans from fabric stores, online stores or from various Sikh fairs and festivals. The cost varies depending on the type of fabric or print and ranges from $3-10 per meter of fabric. When it comes to caring for your turban, many people hand wash it. I do this in the washing machine on a delicate cycle.
8. Aren’t you born with a turban on your head?
No, but my mom would be happy.
There is a ceremony where we celebrate the day a child ties his first turban. This ceremony is called "dastaar bandi". I was 4 years old at the time, and in those days it was considered that I had succeeded in this matter.
9. Do you wear it when you sleep or shower?
No. Sikhs cover their heads when in public. That's why I don't sleep in it or shower in it. Moreover, it can easily get wet.
In addition, water can ruin the turban. That's why we try not to get caught in the rain.
Let me tell you, my turban makes an amazing pillow when I'm on a plane.
10. Can I touch your turban?
Good question. I don't even know if you can.
For me personally, this is an exciting question. As a child, I was often teased at school because of my turban. As a little boy, this really offended me.
Nowadays I am often asked if it is possible to touch a turban. This is a religious item that expresses my faith. This is something sacred, revered by Sikhs. Therefore, we are offended when someone tries to touch turbans without permission. But of course, if the person asks about it politely, I will allow it.
11. Is it hot in a turban?
Many people mistakenly believe that wearing a turban is uncomfortable on a hot day. In fact, the turban is a common item of clothing in hot countries. It protects well from the sun and UV rays. Naturally, if it is hot outside, then the person will be hot, no matter whether he is wearing a turban or not.
Translation and adaptation: Marketium
The last time the turban (or turban) burst onto the catwalks was in the 1970s. And now the east is back in fashion. Today, this exotic accessory can be combined with almost anything. And no age restrictions! The variety of shapes also allows you to use the accessory for any type of face!
The predominant fashionable colors are black, gray, rich blue, dark burgundy, and all shades of brown. And of course, the decoration of the turban hats is large brooches in the oriental style.
At all times, the turban was preferred, as a rule, by outstanding, extraordinary women. The French writer Germaine de Stael, who lived under Napoleon, made the turban an integral part of her image. And the famous tennis player of the twentieth century, Suzanne Lenglen, came to parties exclusively in turbans with diamond hairpins. Legendary actresses from different eras also confessed their love for the turban, decorating their heads with it at their next appearance. Among them are Marlene Dietrich, Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia Loren, Barbra Streisand and many others.
Fashion is cyclical, so the headdress either appeared or completely disappeared from the scene. Over the past few years, the turban has been actively used by designers and fashionistas around the world, and there is reason to believe that the hat will not lose its relevance for several more seasons.
Turban: the path from east to west
The next peak in popularity of the turban was the forties: the war and post-war years. The turbans of 1946 were unusually glamorous - remnants of expensive fabrics, tied at the front with lush bows. Even in difficult times, women wanted to be Women, hiding their untidy hair under a turban, which, moreover, interfered with their work on machines and machines.
Grace Kelly In the early 1970s, during the disco era, the turban was worn with knitted trouser sets that were incredibly fashionable at the time. At this time, it was especially fashionable to wear turbans tied over loose hair. At the same time, turban hats appeared on store shelves, which young girls used to create an everyday look. At that time, this accessory was preferred by such actresses as Barbra Streisand, Bianca Jagger and Ava Garder.
Orientalists claim that there were at least a thousand ways of tying a turban in the world. In the modern Arab world, the shape, color, and manner of wearing turbans are also very diverse. It has a different number of folds, the knot is in front or behind, the end hangs from the side or on the back, etc. All these nuances in one way or another indicate the profession, age and place of residence of the owner of the turban. Western fashion adapted the eastern accessory to suit itself and, in addition to the eastern variety, also created a comfortable hat that visually replicates the shape of a turban, as well as a lighter version of it - a headband resembling a turban. And for the manufacture of such hats, materials began to be used in accordance with weather conditions and knitted, knitted, and fur hats in oriental style appeared.
Many people have an established stereotype that all Eastern men must wear a complex structure made of a long strip of fabric called a turban on their heads. Similar headdresses are common among the peoples inhabiting the Arabian Peninsula, the northern part of the African continent, Asia, and also in India. Moreover, this is not at all a simple piece of clothing that has ancient origins. The Indian turban is part of culture and traditions; it is endowed with a secret, mystical sacred meaning.
Indian turban - multi-layered wisdom of existence
The word turban itself is of Persian origin, and it simply meant a fairly long piece of fabric, which was intended to be wrapped around the head in a special way. In Sanskrit, a turban is called a pak, but in the north of India, in the state of Punjab, where the notorious keepers of ancient knowledge, the Sikh caste, live, this headdress is called pagri or simply pag. In a respectful version, the name will sound like dastaar.
In ancient times, even before crowns were invented, noble people wore turbans made of thin muslin fabric, which served as a sign that this was an intelligent person, endowed with wisdom, high spirituality and power. It was in the folds of their turbans, which sometimes weighed 25–30 kilograms, that aristocrats kept precious stones and gold, seals and secret documents. In addition, wearing a turban on the head completely blocked the attacker’s ability to take control of the Ajna chakra, that is, the main energy flow, because the fabric had to be exclusively natural, the most expensive and high quality.
As a gift from our ancestors - a heritage preserved for centuries
Modern followers of Sikh teachings received an Indian turban, which they carefully carried through many centuries of their unique history. The turban has a very serious meaning for today's members of the Khalsa, who are obliged to always carry with them real signs of their identity. The first sign is cache, that is, hair, mustache, and also a beard that has never been touched by scissors. Men always take care of their hair in perfect order, carefully look after it, and in everyday life they pin it up in a high hairstyle, which is covered with a turban to protect and store it.
Boys can simply put their cash in a high ponytail, but for a man who already has a beard or mustache, especially a married man, appearing in public without a turban is a real shame. Most often, modern turbans are 3–7 meters long, but everything is individual and depends on personal desires, and even on the degree of dedication.
The meaning of the color of Sikh turbans
The dazzling white turban can only be worn by members of the Namdhari caste. A characteristic distinctive feature of such a headdress is straight winding, without an angle above the forehead. If Sikhs from other castes wear white pagri, this means that they are in mourning.
Pinkish and pale orange turbans can be worn to a wedding, both your own and the celebration of friends or relatives, this is a festive dastaar.
The acidic yellow color of the turban or pag is suitable for the spring festival of Baisakhi.
Warriors of the Akali sect previously wore exclusively raven-black turbans, but have now changed them to steel or dark blue.
Red, orange, green turbans are a kind of casual wear that can be varied in your own way.
Khaki turbans are included in the military uniform of Sikhs who serve in the Indian Army.
