Friday, February 26, 2010

How to Tie a Yemeni Headscarf

I spent the whole afternoon shopping in the old city today. Our last stop was with Mohammed, who sells scarves and shawls. I asked him to show me how Yemeni men wear their head scarf. Here's his demonstration:

 
First fold the square in half to form a triangle, and put the straight edge against your forehead.

 
Keeping one hand still, bring one of the points around the back of your head and down by your ear.

Now do the same on the other side.

 
Lift one point up and across your forehead again.

Tuck in the tip.

 
And do the same on the other side.

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