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By Freda Watts


As fashion trends change we see clothes get either longer or shorter, the fabric get thicker or even sheerer or we see shoes with killer heels. But some things never change and turban colors are one of them. If there is one thing by which you can bring the entire rainbow into your wardrobe, this is it.

Indeed, bi color turbans are a thing of the past. Men too have become very selective and conscious of what they are wearing and that the colors should be pleasing to the eye. And this is a welcome trend because it gives them an opportunity to experiment with different shades, styles and fabrics.

Many countries like Iran, Pakistan, India etc have this age old tradition where people are supposed to wear turbans every day as a part of their regular attire. It is also mandated by certain religions that wearing turbans is compulsory. However there are such religions and cultures where it not necessary to wear them every day but only on specific days that are considered important.

For example, Sikhs wear turbans every day. It is a part of their daily attire, although the style of wearing it may differ from person to person. On the other hand, people belonging to the Hindu religion wear turbans only on special occasions like weddings or any religious day.

Many people, in western countries, are not even aware this piece of garment. It is a long piece of fabric, rectangular in shape, which is worn by wrapping it around your head. There are different styles of wrapping a turban and one can decorate it with sequins too or simply give it a fashionable look. You can choose the type of fabric you want as per your comfort or convenience. The commonly used fabrics are either silk or cotton.

This piece of garment is not used only for religious or fashion purpose. It has many other uses as well. The residents of sandy or desert areas wear turbans as protection against the sand, dust and also the heat of the sun. In certain other cultures it is used as a mark of the caste of a person i. E. Whether the person is royalty or a commoner.

In Sikhism, its followers are prohibited from cutting their hair out of respect for their religion. Wearing this garment helps them keep their long hair away from their face and save it from exposure to sun and dust. History says that Guru Gobind Singh, who was the first Sikh Guru, had established this as a mark of identification. And so it is important for his followers to wear it every day. The females are also permitted to be a part of this practice.

Muslim religious elders often wear these things wrapped around a cap which is called a kalansuwa. But it is not compulsory for everyone to wear kalansuwa and so we see only a few people sporting it. However, it is a practice that is followed by most of the elders of the house in Muslim families.

This practice dates back to the earliest days of mankind when we had just discovered religion. And initially we only saw the color white being brought to use. But over the years and with each passing generation the trend changed and today we see lots of colors and designs being favored. Today there are specialty stores and even online outlets that serve customers that wish to buy turban colors.




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