In Russia, headdresses in the form of a turban, which came to us from Asian countries, have been in fashion for quite a long time. Currently, a turban on the head is also popular among women in Europe. It can often be seen at fashion shows of famous designers. Women should definitely learn more about this item in order to always look stylish and interesting.
Features of the accessory
In the classic version, a turban on the head is a scarf made of light material, which is wrapped over the hair many times. Options for winding up to 20 m of fabric are possible. The turban appeared in the East, was widespread from India to Egypt. The first mentions of this headdress are found in ancient writings, but at that time the product was worn exclusively by Muslim men.
Depending on the material, design, and tying method, a turban can be used as a warm headdress, as an evening accessory, or as a summer headband. It is also a mandatory addition to some national costumes and outfits in retro or boho style. In India, men still cannot do without a turban, and this is not at all about fashion. A turban is tied from a long piece of fabric, at least 5 m. The main purpose of the headdress is to keep the head cool, protect it from the scorching sun. At night, the material is soaked in ice water, and in the morning it is wound over the hair. Throughout the day, the product remains damp, which is pleasant and useful in the heat.
In some states of India, a man's status, position, wealth, and caste can be determined by his turban. Cotton or silk are most often used for turbans. Wealthy people can decorate their products with precious stones.
What fabric to use
In order to tie a turban, you need a certain fabric. To create a summer headdress, you will need a thin material, for the off-season and winter, on the contrary, thick, warm. Of the types of fabrics suitable for a turban, we can highlight:
- synthetics (suitable for wearing the product indoors, on cool summer evenings and in early autumn);
- wool (for cold weather you can make a turban with double wrapping);
- cotton (for warm seasons);
- knitwear (dense material);
- chiffon or silk (for summer).
To tie a turban, you can use a piece of light and flexible fabric that is 2 m long. The ideal size is 5 m. Some people wind up 20 m to create a voluminous headdress. It is not necessary to specially purchase material for a turban. Instead, you can use scarves, kerchiefs, stoles and shawls.
Tying methods
The design of the turban involves repeatedly tying a long piece of fabric over the hair in such a way that the forehead remains open. The optimal size of the cloth for a modern turban is 130 x 40 cm. You shouldn't use a short scarf, as it won't make a beautiful headdress, and a too long one will make a traditional Indian product. According to the rules, the shape of the cloth should be rectangular, but today other options are also used.
You can read about how to tie a turban correctly online. To do this, you need to gather your hair into a bun at the back of your head or on the top of your head. This headdress implies the absence of bangs, but some models look interesting with loose hair.
Tea party
Many women are interested in how to make a turban using the "tea party" technique. To do this, you will need a scarf measuring 90 x 240 cm. Step-by-step instructions:
- Fold the fabric in half lengthwise.
- Throw it over your head like a regular scarf.
- Twist the ends into a bundle at the back.
- Wrap around your head from the back of your head and back to the back of your head.
- Pass the end under the tourniquet, thereby securing it.
This is the first option. You can also tie a turban in the "tea party" technique the other way around. In this case, the tourniquet is formed not at the back, but in the front, above the forehead.
Charleston
To emphasize a refined female profile, you can tie a turban using the Charleston technique. For this product, you need a thin, elastic fabric measuring 90 x 180 cm. Step-by-step algorithm:
- Throw a cloth over your head.
- At the back of the head, pull the cloth tightly into a knot.
- Form a tight tourniquet.
- Tie a knot.
- Let the ends go.
The ends of the scarf should be straightened out to make them look more voluminous. This way of wearing a turban is suitable for classic outerwear, such as a coat or even a fur coat.
Avanti
Fashionistas should definitely learn how to tie a turban on the head using the "avanti" technique. A kerchief measuring 90 x 90 cm is suitable for this method. Sequence of actions:
- Throw the scarf over your hair so that the third corner is exactly in the middle of your forehead.
- Pull the side ends forward.
- Cross the ends on the forehead.
- Pull the ends back and tie.
For "avanti" it is preferable to choose silk fabric. The technique is perfect for wearing the product in summer. Such a turban will protect from wind, sun, can play a decorative role, be an adornment.
African style
Few people know how to tie a turban in the African style. This technique requires a high hairstyle. The hair should be gathered at the back of the head in a bun, you can even use a bun for extra volume. To create a turban, you need a wide stole. Tying steps:
- The fabric needs to be unfolded and then folded inward one third of it.
- The stole should be thrown over you as if it were a towel, with your head down.
- Cross the ends in front of each other, above the forehead.
- Throw the ends back and continue wrapping them around your head to create a high turban.
- Hide the ends.
- Straighten the fabric to create interesting folds.
If you want to create a more voluminous turban, you need to fasten the fabric loosely on the back of your head, do not pull the ends tightly. Such a headdress harmonizes with large, flashy earrings. Bright eye makeup suits it. A prerequisite is well-groomed, clean skin, since the turban reveals the entire face, literally attracting attention to it.
You can also tie a beach version of a turban with a bow. To do this, you need to tie a scarf using the "tea party" technique over the already made turban in the African way. Only it is better not to pass the ends under the tourniquet, but to leave 20 cm free, then tie them into a large bow.
In Turkish
A turban tied in Turkish style looks feminine. To repeat the technique, you need to:
- Place the stole over your hair as if you were putting on a hood.
- Cross the ends at the back.
- Then pull them forward and cross them twice.
- Pull the ends back towards the back of the head and secure with a knot.
For this technique, it is better to choose Turkish scarves with bright, unusual patterns. Long earrings and outfits made of light, flowing fabrics will be appropriate.
From a scarf
Let's figure out how to tie a turban beautifully from a scarf. To do this, you should choose a product with a length of 3 m and a width of at least 70 cm. The manufacturing technique is easy, even a beginner can handle it:
- The scarf needs to be folded diagonally.
- Press the base of the fabric to the back of the head.
- Move the ends towards the temples.
- Cross the ends twice and pull them back.
- Cross the fabric again and form a knot.
- Tuck the remaining ends under the scarf.
This oriental headdress can be worn with loose hair and even bangs. It will perfectly suit an evening outfit or a casual suit.
From two scarves
Turban headbands made from two scarves look interesting. The fabrics should be of uniform texture, but different colors. You should act like this:
- The scarves are tied together with a small, strong knot.
- The cloth is placed on the hair, the ends are pulled towards the forehead.
- Scarves are wrapped around the head several times, from the crown and back.
- The ends are tied with a double knot.
Since this method involves two scarves, you get a lot of fabric. You can tie a really big, voluminous turban out of it. It is important that the rest of the outfit repeats at least one of the colors of the turban, otherwise the look will be too bright, perhaps even vulgar.
Turban
A classic turban with side tips looks feminine and romantic. To make it yourself, you need to:
- Place the cloth over your hair so that the ends are on the side.
- Tie the ends into a knot at the temple.
- Form the ends tightly into bundles.
- Roll them into a voluminous flower using spirals.
- Secure with invisible pins.
Despite the fact that this turban already has a decoration (it is tied with a flower on the side), it can be supplemented with a brooch. In a more classic version, the bundles are not formed into an inflorescence, but are wrapped around the head and fixed.
Bandage
In summer, the question of how to tie a scarf so that it is not hot and beautiful is very relevant. To do this, you need to use a light fabric that is folded into a bandage. A common option is with an overlap:
- Fold the scarf into a thin strip.
- Tuck it behind your hair so that the ends are above your forehead.
- Overlap them together.
- Tie two knots.
- Roll the remaining ends into bundles and hide them under the fabric on both sides.
You can make a bandage with tourniquets in the same way. To do this, you need:
- Take a long piece of cloth.
- Tie the ends into a knot above your forehead twice.
- Wrap the ends into bundles.
- Pull it back towards the back of the head.
- Secure with a knot, hide the remains.
To tie the fabric as a headband, you can use chiffon, satin, cotton, knitted fabrics. This method is suitable for creating Greek hairstyles. It also looks good with loose hair. In addition to the practical function, the headband also plays a decorative role. It adds elegance and romance to any image.
How is it different from a turban?
Few people notice the difference between a turban and a chalma. But in fact, these are different headdresses that were originally worn by different Eastern peoples. However, the products are so similar that their names have become synonyms. For Europeans today, they are one and the same.
A scarf tied in any of the existing ways is called both a turban and a chalma. One of the differences is that the latter headdress is smaller in volume. It takes no more than 10 m of fabric to make. But today men do not wear it. In all fashion shows, designers offer the strong half of humanity only turbans.
An important difference is that the turban has a straight bottom edge, while the turban was originally considered an exclusively male type of headwear.
How to wear for men
A turban is a headdress suitable not only for girls, but also for men. It is most often worn in North America and Asia. And it is not so much a matter of fashion as of religion. In order to tie a turban with your own hands, you will need a piece of fabric at least 5.5 m long. It is best if it is cotton. Algorithm of actions:
- Fold the scarf in half, but so that it forms a triangle.
- Place it over your head so that the back of your head is covered by the wide part of the fabric. The ends of the fabric should hang down onto your face.
- Then tie the long ends together twice, and secure the rest again at the back of the head.
- You can secure the fabric at the back with a pin or a regular knot.
If the turban is knitted from a silk scarf, it is better to put on a special cap under it. It will not allow the fabric to slide along the hair. To make a voluminous turban, you need a piece of fabric not 5.5 m long, but 15 m.
Useful tips
A tied turban is an interesting accessory that can complement any look. But in order for this product to look really beautiful, you need to know and use useful recommendations for wearing it:
- Rare types of turban tying techniques are suitable for women with bangs. It looks good only with a headband.
- The turban completely opens the face, literally focusing attention on it. For this reason, it is important for a woman to have a flawless skin tone and good makeup. Eyes can be especially brightly painted.
- It doesn’t matter whether the turban is knitted from a scarf or a shawl – if you wear a special hat underneath, the product will stay on your head better.
- If you gather your hair into a bun at the back of your head, the headdress will end up looking more voluminous.
- A summer turban goes well with large, long earrings, especially if they are made in an oriental style.
- The turban should not be tightened too much, it should remain a little loose.
Summer headwear should be made of light fabrics, winter headwear - of warmer materials. The turban is good because it is a universal product that can be worn with literally any outfit and at all times of the year. Especially since this season it is a real fashion trend.
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