Tips On How To Tie A Turban For Added Style
People have been wearing turbans for centuries. It is compulsory for men in the Sikh religion and a common head covering in the Indian subcontinent. Women can wear it too and it makes a bold style statement reminiscent of the 'Girl With a Pearl Earring' by Jan Vermeer. Knowing how to tie a turban will help you to transform any outfit into something extraordinary.
As a fashion accessory, the item often brings to mind screen goddesses from Hollywood's golden age, like Hedy Lamarr, Lana Turner and Elizabeth Taylor. It's been around for much longer, though. The model in Vermeer's 'Girl With a Pearl Earring' would not have been so striking if it hadn't been for the luxurious blue and white fabric she had wrapped around her head. More recently, Kate Moss, Eva Mendez, Salma Hayek and Jennifer Lopez have all worn glamorous versions at red-carpet events. Even Queen Elizabeth II has sported the look.
For an ethnic look, be inspired by Solange Knowles and add a dramatic necklace and bold, patterned fabric. Otherwise wear your head covering with a simple evening dress for a regal effect. You can wear it on cold days to keep your ears warm or on days when you just want to hide your hair. It's even a great option if you've been having chemotherapy.
There are many turban styles and different methods of tying the fabric. For the most basic version, you need a large scarf in a square shape. Fold two opposing corners together to form a triangle. Then lean over a little, place the long side of the fabric against the back of your neck and take the ends towards the front. Let the other end hang over your forehead. Tie the two ends that you've brought forward together on top of your crown.
Wrap the loose ends back around your head and tie them at the back. Now you simply have to tuck in the loose ends and you have a fabulous turban. If you want, you can leave the loose ends at the back untied so that they hang down.
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.
In another variation on the basic method, twist the sides around each other instead of tying them into the first knot on top of your head. Then take them back, tie them at the base of your head and tuck in all the loose ends. The pleated effect is subtle and neat.
Vintage shops often sell premade versions dating from the 1960 or 1970s. You simply wear these like you would a hat. If however you want to know how to tie a turban from any piece of fabric, you only need to look online. There are many tutorials on different methods and styles. You'll also find online inspiration for how best to wear the look.
As a fashion accessory, the item often brings to mind screen goddesses from Hollywood's golden age, like Hedy Lamarr, Lana Turner and Elizabeth Taylor. It's been around for much longer, though. The model in Vermeer's 'Girl With a Pearl Earring' would not have been so striking if it hadn't been for the luxurious blue and white fabric she had wrapped around her head. More recently, Kate Moss, Eva Mendez, Salma Hayek and Jennifer Lopez have all worn glamorous versions at red-carpet events. Even Queen Elizabeth II has sported the look.
For an ethnic look, be inspired by Solange Knowles and add a dramatic necklace and bold, patterned fabric. Otherwise wear your head covering with a simple evening dress for a regal effect. You can wear it on cold days to keep your ears warm or on days when you just want to hide your hair. It's even a great option if you've been having chemotherapy.
There are many turban styles and different methods of tying the fabric. For the most basic version, you need a large scarf in a square shape. Fold two opposing corners together to form a triangle. Then lean over a little, place the long side of the fabric against the back of your neck and take the ends towards the front. Let the other end hang over your forehead. Tie the two ends that you've brought forward together on top of your crown.
Wrap the loose ends back around your head and tie them at the back. Now you simply have to tuck in the loose ends and you have a fabulous turban. If you want, you can leave the loose ends at the back untied so that they hang down.
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.
In another variation on the basic method, twist the sides around each other instead of tying them into the first knot on top of your head. Then take them back, tie them at the base of your head and tuck in all the loose ends. The pleated effect is subtle and neat.
Vintage shops often sell premade versions dating from the 1960 or 1970s. You simply wear these like you would a hat. If however you want to know how to tie a turban from any piece of fabric, you only need to look online. There are many tutorials on different methods and styles. You'll also find online inspiration for how best to wear the look.
