Africa
Women in Togo, Benin, Nigeria and other places in Africa like to wear a robe made of brightly colored floral cloth, and use cloth of the same color and texture on their heads to make headscarves, which look very different. Outsiders may be surprised that the weather is so hot, why bother to wrap your head so tightly? In fact, this kind of turban is the “head wallet” of the locals. The women tightly wrapped the long strips of floral cloth around their heads several times, and then folded the bills and stuffed them between their headscarves when they went out. People who didn’t know the details couldn’t see it at all. It turns out that although traditional floral robes are sun-proof and breathable, the cloth is too soft and not suitable for sewing pockets. Even if it is sewn, things can easily fall out. In addition, women often carry their children on their backs, and money in their pockets is even more unsafe. The “overhead wallet” is different: firstly, it is tight, cannot be shaken or pulled apart; secondly, it is high, the thief’s attack is equivalent to self-exposure, so it can effectively guard against theft.
Arab region
The headscarf worn by men in Arab countries is habitually worn by men in some Islamic countries in Africa and Southeast Asia. Arab headscarves can be simply divided into jacquard headscarves (SHEMAGH) and white headscarves (GUTRA) according to the manufacturing method.
Muslim hijab
The headscarf of women in Islam has a unique meaning: the headscarf is not only one of the clothing of Muslim women, it is also a symbol of faith, the fear of the Creator.