Why ARAB MEN WEAR ON THEIR HEADS

Arab Men

 

It must be noted that ARAB has a distinct headwear for men and women. Arab men have a good variety of headwear to choose from their traditional headwear options include” turbans, Imamah, and keffiyeh”.


They vary from one Arab nation to another in the region. Majority of Arab male’s wear KEFFIYEH or SHEMAGH. It is the traditional square cotton scarf, which they put on their heads and they hold it in place with a strong cord, which is known as AGAL. Since ancient times, headwear has protected Arab men from the hot sun, sand, the wind of their environment.


The style and choice of headwear show a lot about the wearer’s nationality and religion. That’s why Arabs take pride in maintaining their historical dress code. The Middle East and Arab lands may be changing in terms of their technology and development. But when it comes to their fashion statement, the story is full of ancient traditions and deep culture trends. Arabs take pride in maintaining their historical dress code.