Monday, July 11, 2011

How to tie a 1940s turban

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A while ago I came across this 1940s British Pathe video on tying turbans. I was hooked instantly. They seem to be seeing quite a revival right now, and with good reason: they're awesome.
I do them on days my hair is a mess, or just when it would seem to suit an outfit. I think they are great to sport poolside too! So take a look at the video clip if you have a chance, and the others that are related, they are really interesting! But here's my little interpretation :)
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You will need all the things pictured above for this turban. You can always replace a pretty brooch or bunch of silk flowers for the hatpin though :)
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If you have long hair, pin it up. 
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Wrap the cotton headscarf around your head. This creates some volume, so the turban isn't flat, and acts as a gripping point between your hair and the silk scarves. 
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Take the large silk scarf and fold it into a triangle. 
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Place it on your head with the point at your back. Pin each side at your browline. 
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Take the sides of the scarf and bring them right up, and tie once. The pins just placed at the side will act well to hold as you are folding. 
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Tuck in the crown. 
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Bring the tip of one of your floppy ears to the center, and use a bobby pin to hold in place. 
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Same on the other side. 
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Now take your small scarf and thread it through the knotted bit. 
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Bring the ends to the center, just as with the other scarf. 
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Pin the this scarf with the hatpin. 
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Open up the loops. 
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Fluff fluff fluff!

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Tuck the back point under the first cotton scarf, it should hold well. 

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Ta da! You are now effortlessly chic.

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