Yemeni Ghutrah/Shemagh/Turban – All Natural Cotton-Wool Blend

Description

Introducing our Yemeni Ghutrah – a versatile and authentic headwear option that combines tradition and comfort. Crafted from a premium, all-natural cotton-wool blend, this Ghutrah/Shemagh/Turban is the perfect choice for those seeking a blend of style, durability, and breathability. This is a typical cloth used as a turban (‘amamah} in Yemen, Oman, and other parts of the Muslim world. It is also known as a ghutra, shemagh, or massar.

This style of embroidery originates from Kashmir, popular on the Yemeni ghutrah. These are machine embroidered, and hand embroidered are much more expensive. The fabric is an all natural blend of cotton and wool which keeps the head cool in warm weather and warm in cold weather.

While the traditional turban (‘amamah) used in the time of the Prophet ﷺ was quite long (maybe big enough to use as a kaffan or burial shroud for the dead), the Arabian ghutra can also be considered a kind of turban when it is wrapped around the head.

Features:

• Premium Material: Crafted from a high-quality cotton-wool blend, this headwear offers a soft, comfortable, and natural feel against your skin.
• Authentic Yemeni Design: Inspired by Yemeni tradition, this Ghutrah/Shemagh/Turban features classic patterns and neutral colors, adding a touch of culture and authenticity to your outfit.
• Versatility: Can be worn in multiple styles and adapted for various occasions, making it a versatile accessory that complements both casual and formal attire.
• Durability: The natural cotton and wool blend ensures longevity, making it resistant to wear and tear. This headwear retains its shape and quality over time.

Benefits:

• It protects the head from the intensity of the sun, and can also be adjusted to protect the back of the neck and the ears from sunburn.
• It protects the head from damage if you bump into something.
• You can use it as a sack for collecting fruit, clothes, or anything else.
• You can fold it under your head to use as a pillow.
• You can tie it in a loop around your back and knees while sitting on the floor to make back support.
• You can perfume it with attar or bakhoor and then cover your nose and mouth with it if you are passing by some foul odors (careful with using attar that could stain it).
• You can use it as a hammock for babies.
• You can use it to play with small children by having two people hold each side and have the small child swing in the middle (careful not to drop the kid, and be warned this may stretch the fabric).
• You can use it as a tourniquet or bandage if you get wounded.

According to some Muslim scholars, there are also spiritual benefits to wearing any kind of turban. For more on this, see here.