So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Thursday, January 24, 2013

The Reasons For Wearing A Blue Turban

By Sue Carpenter


A blue turban is a significant part of what an Indian man wears. However, it is rarely a fashion statement. Turbans have great importance, with regard to traditions, culture, and religion in the society. The headdresses are usually made from special pieces of cloth that are woven in such a way that no stitching is required. The five-meter hair turbans are some of the most popular among men.

The northwestern state of Rajasthan in India, also referred to as the 'Land of Desert' is among the regions where headdresses have major cultural, religious, and traditional significance. The inhabitants of this region have been wearing turbans as part of their normal outfit for many years. To wear a turban, one needs to unfold its wrapping and ties it repeatedly around his head.

Even though these turbans are available in a wide variety of colors and designs, they are mostly made of cotton material. This is because cotton is affordable and comfortable to wear. On the other hand, these headdresses can be worn in different styles. The most popular is style with the Indian men is one that creates a crested top and a tail at the back.

In other parts of the world, the Jodhpuri turbans are very popular. This is because they come in many different styles and designs that are fashionable. These turbans are a meter wide and 10 meters in length. They are suitable for festivals and other special occasions that require one to wear the traditional sherwani. Alternatively, they can be worn casually, especially when a man wants to enhance his looks.

Weddings are among the most important ceremonies in the Indian culture. Therefore, Jodhpuri turbans are necessary for grooms during such occasions. Additionally, they are some of the best gifts that a bride's family can bequeath the groom's family to show their respect. Other than this cultural significance, these headdresses are normally very stylish and thus, can be worn by other men during the ceremony to enhance their looks.

Turbans are available in a wide variety of designs, but the most common are the Kesariya, Chundri, Lahariya, Panchranga, and Rajputi variety. Many people love to wear the Kesariya headdresses during marriage ceremonies, owing to their pure look that makes one to look elegant. Chundri turbans on the other hand, are red in color and consist of Jodhpuri dye technique and a famous tie.

Lahariya turbans are designed to simulate waves. They come in a variety of colors and styles with stripped patterns. On the other hand, there are special turbans known as Panchranga, which come in only five colors, namely, yellow, blue, orange, green, and red. These are also decorated using tie and dye to make them colorful. The Rajputi designs are a bit small and rounded.

Some people assume that tying the headdress is an easy job. However, they come to realize that skill is required in order to make it perfect. This is why tourists have a lot of fun competing to tie a blue turban during the annual Rajasthan festival. A properly tied turban can be worn for about three days, without causing discomfort or falling off.




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