Fashion is changeable. If a hundred years ago, oriental motifs in Western fashion houses were not welcomed, now every such detail is gaining immense popularity. One of these things is a turban. You should know what it is usually sewn from, how to tie it, and what it is best to wear with.
Features
Originally from India, it is a man’s headdress. There she is worn over a skullcap. Quite often, turban was used to indicate the status of its owner. A little later, a female turban appeared as a derivative of a turban. However, its purpose was slightly different: it protected from the scorching rays of the sun (overheating), and also part of it could protect the face and eyes from dust. The modern summer female turban on its head began to spread as part of the wardrobe only at the beginning of the 18th century.
Turban, or turban, is a long piece of rectangular fabric that wraps the head. Perhaps the most important characteristic of a turban is its unique oriental style, which, surprisingly, goes to the fair sex of any nationality and age.
Despite its characteristic shape, there are many varieties of the female turban.
Such a headgear goes well with any clothes: from warm fur coats to light short dresses. The advantage of a turban can be called the fact that it fits snugly to the head, hiding thereby the hair, which you can not spend too much time styling. And also a turban can visually change the shape of the face and head, create an interesting image.
Varieties
Today in stores you can find a hat that repeats the configuration of a turban. It is often worn in summer weather. The winter version of this headgear is headband. It is easy to put on.In addition, it is very convenient. Another similar option is this is an "incomplete" turban, which covers the ears, while encircling the head like a rim. Such a turban bandage is usually not wide.
A separate variety of hats are winter hats in the form of a turban. They are made both of large viscous and of fine woolen threads. Some of them are quite voluminous, others, on the contrary, are not. Often, these hats can be decorated with a large brooch or a large sewn stone.
And also it is possible to note home-made (hand made) turbans, which can have many characteristic details. Most often, fans of these models are women of advanced age.
Fabrics and colors
There are no restrictions on the choice of fabric for a turban. It all depends on the wishes of the designer or the hostess of this headdress. but Natural fabrics such as cotton or knitwear are most welcome. The turbans of them hold on their heads better. Also, materials for making a turban include fabrics such as chiffon, silk (despite the smooth structure), velvet, viscose and natural wool.
Virtually no turbans are made of fabric with a color pattern, the material is always plain. Upon purchase preference best given to bright, noticeable colors. The classics are black and white. Now popular emerald and wine colors.
A special place in the modern world of fashion is occupied by a guipure turban. It looks like it is made of embroidered lace material. Such a hat is a great accessory for a summer outfit.
How to tie beautifully?
Do-it-yourself turban can be made from a scarf, a large scarf, or even just from a suitable piece of cloth. You can use pieces of fabric 4–20 m long. There are several ways to tie a turban, the most popular are Turkish and African.
To tie African Turban You can use the usual stole of bright color. You need to tilt your head forward, throw a stole on it, and cross its edges in front and collect them on the top of the head in a bun. The bundle needs to be tightened tightly, but do not squeeze the head too much.
Turkish way easier. The palantine is covered with a head, its ends are crossed at the back, taken to the forehead and again twisted together a couple of times. Then the ends need to be fixed at the back of the head.
Other methods of tying turban are derived from these 2 basic. For a change, you can decorate the turban with another scarf or stole. Experts say that there are about 1000 ways to tie a turban.
What to wear?
A turban is perfect for women with a high forehead. However, if properly tied, this headdress will look good on any girl or woman. It combines a lot of things. It can be argued that purchasing a turban will always be a bargain, as it is easy to fit into almost any bow.
In the summer, a lightweight female turban with a dress on the floor becomes a fairly popular combination. And also this headpiece looks great with a short dress in a light shade. If you are a fan of strict style, it is best to wear a turban with a minimum number of lines along with a strict dress to the knees. In this outfit, you can even go to work. Another office option is a turban with a white blouse or shirt.
It is worth noting that turban does not go well with jewelry. The exception may be large oriental-style earrings and sunglasses. Glasses blend better with an African-style turban. Another effective option is a turban and swimsuit of the same color.
The following are two ways to tie a turban.
