How to tie a Pashmina scarf on the head?

It's not just magicians who perform magic with colourful scarves. Many of us can do magic with these versatile accessories too. Celebrities around us have already been doing so. For example, contrasting an all-black look with a yellow scarf, or enlivening a basic look with a scarf full of colours. Tying a scarf on the head is the newest way of wearing it. It looks amazing, as well as serves some secret purposes. If you have a bad hair day, or you ruin your hairstyle somehow, this super accessory can hide it with ease and style. 

Even though scarves are available in different styles and fabrics, our favorite remains the Pashmina scarf from Kashmir. Pashmina scarves are timeless, graceful and exceptionally comfortable to wear. They have been so since the 16th century when their raw material was discovered in Ladakh. 

What is Pashmina?

Pashmina is the art of handcrafting luxury shawls and scarves from fine Cashmere wool. This wool comes from a rare Ladakhi goat, which grows it in winters to protect itself and survive a temperature of -40 degrees. As summer arrives, the goat naturally sheds this wool, which is carried by herders. This wool is cleaned, spun, handwoven and transformed into heavenly soft, warm and beautiful scarves or shawls. These are the world-famous Pashmina shawls. 

How to tie a Pashmina scarf on the head?

While there are hundreds of styles of wearing a Pashmina scarf, wearing it on your head makes it the first thing that people notice. And it's not because of its sheer grace, but the breathtaking colours it has managed to acquire. From pastels, nudes to warm brights, and rainbow colours, Pashmina scarves have it all.

Tying a scarf on your head can be a stylish and practical way to accessorize your outfit as well as protect your hair. There are numerous ways to tie a scarf on your head, depending on the look you want to achieve. Here are a few popular methods which make wearing a scarf fun as well as useful

The Bow Style

• Fold the scarf once lengthwise
• Place the centre on your hairline, such that the two sides should be equally falling from two opposite sides.
• Tie these ends into a knot
• Make a bow out of these ends
• The bow can be slightly pulled on the sides or the back, however you like it. 

The Crown Style

• Fold the scarf lengthwise
• Put the centre along the hairline, such that the two ends are equal
• Tie these ends at the back
• Bring these to the front over your shoulders
• Twist these individually
• Place these twisted ends over the crown of your head
• Tuck these ends finally at the beginning of the twist

Side Tail

• Place the edge of the scarf along the hairline such that the two opposite ends of the scarf are equally hanging 
• Bring these ends to the nape of the neck (as we do in a low ponytail) and tie a knot
• Throw them now over the shoulders to the front, and loosely twist them
• Bring them one by one towards your head, and tie them where you want your ponytail to be
• Wrap the two ends around each other and pin one end there.
• Let the other end fall freely like a tail. 

Little Pony Tail

• Place the centre of the scarf edge over the hairline 
• Bring the edges towards the ear and tie a scrunchy
• Pull half the scarf through the scrunchy, and twist it.
• Bunch it together, correct its position properly, and you are ready to go.

Bun Style

• Centre your scarf over one of the ears. 
• Coil or twist the sides, simultaneously making a bun out of them
• Keep twisting till you reach the ends of the scarf
• Set the bun properly, adjust its position.
• You can give the fine finishing touches of a large brooch by placing the same at the centre of this bun

The Hijab Style

• Place your pashmina scarf over the head 
• Slide the right end over the left shoulder and the left end over the right.
• Adjust the sides properly
• You can pin the scarf at appropriate points to hold it in place.

Also read: 9 Luxury Pashmina Headscarves in Signature Styles

Turban Style 

• The turban style of wearing a scarf leaves the neck open and covers the head only.
• To tie your Pashmina as a turban, simply place the centre on the nape of your neck
• Bring the two ends towards the hairline and tie a large knot. This is the easiest form of wearing a turban style scarf
• Another form of turban style covers the entire head. For this, fold the scarf in half and lower it to the nape of your neck, covering ears
• Bring the two ends forward and tie a knot. 
• Tuck the sides into the band covering the head around backwards, so that the hair is covered. 
• Adjust the position to comfortable, and you are set to slay the occasion.

Also read: How to wear a Pashmina Scarf with a Formal Dress?

Keep in mind to position and adjust the scarf for the desired style and tightness. To create distinctive appearances that complement your individual style and wardrobe, try with various scarf sizes, materials, and patterns. Don't be scared to experiment with several methods until you find the one that works best for you because practise makes perfect.

Types of Pashmina Scarves

Based on the type of scarf, one can have as many choices of wearing scarves on their head, as are possible. Here are the different types of Pashmina scarves that artisans craft for a blissful winter experience.

Hand Embroidered Pashmina Scarves:

Hand Embroidered Scarves tend to be heavy. Hence if one wants to wear an full embroidery scarf in a bun style or a turban style, the scarf would look huge. Instead, with a heavy embroidered scarf, place the scarf on your head half way (almost on the crown) and secure the same with a pin. This way, the weight of the embroidery would not affect your comfort, and you will be able to carry the embroidered scarf easily.

Kani Weave Pashmina scarves

The exquisite softness and warmth of Cashmere are combined with the intricate skill of Kani weaving to create opulent and beautifully woven Kani Pashmina scarves. These scarves are handwoven by utmostly skilled artisans, using vintage wooden looms and time-honored methods. Kani weave scarves are usually heavy worked, and hence might make one uncomfortable if placed on head. Hence it is better to invest in a Kani Pashmina scarf with a Palldaar patterns, so that the main body of the scarf remains solid and easy to wrap over the head.

Reversible Pashmina Scarves

A chic and functional approach to accessorize your style is by donning a reversible scarf around your head. By simply flipping the scarf to expose the other side, the reversible function enables you to create many combinations and designs. Reversible scarves in Pashmina, if not embroidered can be great for covering the head and hence ideal for winters and other colder days in Spring or Fall. Create distinctive appearances that complement your attire and mood, get inventive and experiment with various knots, twists, and draping techniques.

Solid Pashmina Scarves

A solid Pashmina scarf offers endless possibilities for stylish and versatile looks. Solid Pashmina scarves are the easiest to cover your hair with and is a perfect head scarf when it comes to winters. The softness of Cashmere allows the scarf to stay freely on the head. Solid Pashmina scarves are versatile accessories that can elevate any outfit. Never be afraid experiment and have fun with uniquely styles that you yourself create!