Men's arafats: what to wear and how to tie?

There is an opinion that scarves, shawls and stoles are exclusively “female” accessories. However, in modern society, fashionable Palestinian shawls (arafats) are gaining more and more popularity among the male population. This thing can be called universal. She acts not only as a headdress, but is also able to help out in a difficult situation. A male arafat can easily transform into a thin rope, bandage and even a tablecloth.

Arafatka (shemagh, keffiyeh) is a wide checkered scarf that is in the wardrobe of every oriental man. The product was named after the Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. For the Arabs, this product is an unshakable symbol of the East. In modern society, arafat women are very popular among men of different nationalities and religions. Shemagh is also widely used among the military.

It is believed that the British came up with the characteristic checkered pattern, since the inhabitants of the Arab countries wore an exceptionally light, monochromatic keffiyeh. According to history, This pattern was added to the shemagh colors by the British for the soldiers (Bedouins) of their Arab Legion. In addition to the classic (black and white) colors, there are pink and raspberry arafats. There are also options for a Palestinian scarf in purple or a combination of black-yellow and white-red tones. In the countries of the Persian Gulf, it is the snow-white shemagh that is very popular.

The pattern on the Arabic scarf is created using weaving of threads. Arafats are woven from woolen and cotton threads. On the modern market, there are products made of viscose or synthetics. Shemagi also vary in density. A scarf made of lightweight material is relevant for the summer period, and the woolen version is suitable for autumn and winter. Arafatka goes well with sporty style. Young guys prefer to tie a shemagh in combination with jeans and high "army" boots. Stylishly tied arafat around the neck is also in harmony with bright T-shirts.

In addition to the aesthetic function, the Arabic scarf:

• protects the head from gusty wind, sand and dust;
• acts as a face disguise;
• replaces a footcloth or cloth to support a crippled hand;
• in extreme conditions it becomes a "bag".

An original accessory offers various wearing options. Most often it can be seen on the head or neck of a man. According to stylists, Europeans are leaning towards the latter option. It is not difficult to place an Arabic scarf around your neck. The technique is as follows.

• Take the shemagh and fold it diagonally. We should have a triangle.
• Places the arafat on the chest, and tie the ends around the neck.

Besides, many men prefer to tie a shemagh in the form of a tie. For this, the scarf is also folded diagonally and the "corner" is placed at the back. The ends of the arafatka are beautifully straightened on the chest. An Arab scarf tie looks bright, catchy and unusual. Do not forget that the arafatka can be rolled up in the form of a tourniquet and also wrapped around the neck. To do this, an Arab scarf is placed on the chest, and the ends are folded into bundles. Wrap around the neck and tie in front.

Shemagh is often used as a headdress. This option is popular among oriental representatives of the stronger sex. For European men, this form of wearing a headscarf, according to stylists, is not entirely close. However, in hot weather, an Arab headscarf perfectly protects a man from the scorching sun rays.In most cases, the arafatka is attached to the head with a round hoop: we form a triangle from an Arab scarf, with which we cover the head and fix it. The dangling ends are intertwined at the back.

Arabs advise wearing a Palestinian headscarf in the shape of a turban. However, every man has the right to choose exactly "his" option. Another way involves the use of an Arab headscarf in the form of a mask. It will allow you to cover your face as much as possible from adverse weather conditions. So, your actions are as follows.

• Traditionally, fold the scarf diagonally and cover the head (the left end of the shemagh is longer).
• We turn the right tip into a tourniquet and pull it under the chin.
• Cover the face with the left end. We tie the ends at the back of the head.

An Arab headscarf mask is relevant for holidays in Arab countries, which are famous for their sandstorms. Complement the image with dark glasses.

Modern men use spectacular Arab headscarves not only for their intended purpose. For example, an arafatka tied to a bag belt or hips looks original. Many young people prefer to use keffiyeh as a bulky bracelet. Another original option is the decoration of the Arab scarf, which is tied around the neck, with various icons.

For to buy arafatka, it is not at all necessary to go to Arab countries. It is enough to order a Palestinian scarf using an online store or visit a specialized store selling oriental goods. Sewing an arafatka to order is also quite possible. However, this product requires the hand of a true master from the East. By the way, the sizes of the shemagh may differ slightly.

Methods for tying arafatka in the video below.