How To Make a Turban

A turban is a traditional head covering in many cultures. If you want to make a turban you just need a little patience, some practice and a bit of time. Just follow these instructions and you’ll be on your way to your own head turning turban.

1. Place turban cap firmly on your head. The cap keeps loose wisps of hair from sneaking out below the turban.
2. Lay the strip of cotton over your head. Eight inches should be hanging back below your neck with the rest over the front of your face.
3. Begin the wrap. Place one hand on the top of your head to hold the fabric still. Then with your other hand take the front section of fabric and wrap it to the right the side of your head toward the back. Make a full circle around your head pulling the cloth tight as you wrap.
4. Start the second wrap. With this wrap you will tilt the wrap slightly to the right so that when looking at the turban straight on you notice the right side is lower than the left.
5. Make another wrap around. This time position the wrap so the tilt is to the back of your head and the high side is slightly higher than the previous wrap around your head.
6. Repeat wrap several times. With each wrap around you will adjust the tilt so that it is further clockwise around your head with the tilt closer to vertical. Continue the titled wrapping until you have covered your head with the tilted strands and you have only two feet left of the cotton cloth.
7. Wrap the last two feet horizontally around the lower edge of the turban. This horizontal section will hold the other turban wraps in place.
8. Tuck the end under another wrap. When you reach the end of the cotton cloth, tuck the piece under a lower wrap.
9. For the finishing touch, tilt the turban back on your head. When wrapping the turban the tilts place it low over your face so the final tilt gives it the more traditional look.

Making a turban takes a little practice but you will get a hang of it. By following these steps you will be well on your way to making a turban inspired by the traditional look.