Funny Turbans Around The World

By Cathy Mercer


Turbans have been worn for centuries all over the world for protection against the elements and for religious reasons. More recently they have become fashion items too, even being worn by Hollywood celebrities and models. A new facet of this fashion trend is funny turbans where people experiment with different embellishments.

A turban is often worn in a specific way according to the culture of the wearer. This distinguishes them from other groups and cultures. To their own culture or group, a wearer looks completely normal, whereas to an outsider they may appear strange. With increased globalization, Westerners are more exposed to the sight of people all over the world wearing different headgear, sometimes vastly different to anything they have seen before.

Some amazing sights are still to be seen amongst wearers of different types of head attire. The Sikh warrior monks are an example of this. They wear enormous blue conical head coverings embellished with steel. They still carry swords and are held in high regard by those who know the history of their fierceness in battle.

In Rajasthan, North India, a man is not considered to be properly dressed unless he is wearing a turban. The bright, colorful headgear worn by the men makes for a captivating sight. This headgear varies considerably throughout the region and can reflect cast, culture and profession. However, it is not just ornamental and it also practical and adaptable to various circumstances. For example, it provides protection against the intense heat and may even be used as a pillow or blanket by a weary traveler

To the Sikhs, wearing a turban has great spiritual significance. It is regarded as a gift from above. Sikhs do not cut their hair and covering their long hair with this item prevents it from becoming tangled or being polluted by tobacco smoke and any other pollutants. The colors traditionally worn are saffron orange for wisdom and blue for valor. Black and white are also commonly worn with red often being worn for weddings.

Although a turban will always be sacred for many people and this is to be respected, people all over the world are now donning them for other reasons too. They are wearing them as a fashion statement or just because they want to be different. A quirky side of a personality can be expressed in a colorful turban. Piedad Cordoba, a woman politician in Colombia, wears very ornate and colorful headgear and many African woman also choose to wear these colorful accessories.

When looking for a special turban, it is important to buy from the right source to ensure that you are getting the best quality for your money. Your choice of material, color and style will depend on the purpose for which you want it. Online stores are popular today and they enable you to choose from a wide variety as well as to compare prices.

Although the turban has been around for centuries, it has become a popular fashion trend once again. They can be embellished with just about any accessory, making them extremely versatile. A choice of creatively accessorized funny turbans are available for those who want to try something different.




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