Want to identify an Arab's hometown? Just look at the turban!

Want to identify an Arab's hometown? Just look at the turban!

"With a cloth on my head, I am the richest in the world", the "cloth" on the head of the Arabs has recently become a fire in the world with the Qatar World Cup.

The Keffiyeh, also known in the Arab world as a turban, is the most common form of dress for both men and women.

A standard Arab headscarf usually consists of two parts: a circle called "Agal" and a square cloth called "Shemagh".

In addition to various practical functions, this small turban allows us to roughly identify an Arab's nationality/hometown.

In 2014, the "Brownbook", a well-known illustrated newspaper in the Arab world, used simple and vivid pictures to introduce the way Arabs in different regions wear the hijab.

Kuwaitis:
Tie into a balance shape


They first fixed the bandana to the shoulders in a symmetrical length, and then tied the ends to the top of the head.

In this way, when we look at it from the front, a symmetrical balance shape is formed, which has a geometric aesthetic feeling.

People of Oman (Omani) :
No headscarf or hat

It is one of the most special of all Islamic people, they choose to wear a hat rather than a headscarf, Omanis in daily life often choose to wear a very national style of Mussar, the hat is decorated with beautiful tassels and various color bars.

 

Bahrainis:
Flexible butterfly tying method

Because the country is relatively open and has a very relaxed headscarf tie, Bahrainis prefer a butterfly tie that is as simple, elegant and flexible as a butterfly. Unlike some rigid and complex systems, it allows the head and neck to move more freely.

Qatari:
Complex shape like viper

The tying method is relatively troublesome, and the Qatari tying method is modeled after the appearance of the Arabian horned viper, which is unique to the Middle East. From the front, it seems to be an upright viper, although it is very complicated, it is very impressive.

Emirati:
The simplest system

The scarf is simply draped over the shoulder, easy to use, but also because of its simplicity and popular throughout the Arab world, we usually see most of the scarf is the UAE style of tying.

Saudis:
The sheer complexity of mountains

For the most adherence to the Arab tradition, the law requires that both men and women must adhere to the Islamic double dress standards, Saudis like red and white checkered headscarves, the collocation of more colors throughout the day, but the scarf is very complex, to create a sense of the range.

 

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