In this fast paced world of today where people are so busy earning their daily bread that they hardly have time to care for themselves or their families, head scarves and scarf wrap are slowly gaining popularity. These wraps are no longer just a mere fashionable accessory but have become one’s way of showing themselves as proud members of the modern society. It is said that the head scarf was invented by the women of the desert but its purpose has now changed to that of a fashion statement. Nowadays, you can find fashion conscious women walking down the roads with head wraps on as they proudly show off their stunning figures.
There are different types of these scarves. One of them is the hijabs which are considered to be a religious wear and worn by Muslim women. These scarves are usually knitted in front and back with a square scarf worn around the head. There are also western style head scarves, which feature a rectangular area of the cloth that is either knitted in front or back. In addition to these two types, there are several other scarf wrapping styles like kurta pyjama which is a garment that is worn on the face, and zarakari head scarf which are used as an article of clothing and are mostly worn on the head and shoulders.
Head scarves are also known as Indian bangles and nowadays, many Indians are wearing these scarves as part of their cultural makeup. Apart from that, there are several countries where this type of wrap is part of the traditional culture and people there are known to wear different types of these scarves depending upon their caste and creed. There are even some cultures that believe that the use of scarf in daily living enhances the personality of a person. Hence, they are now available in a variety of designs and colors so that people belonging to various strata of the society can buy them and use them in their everyday attire.