What is it?
Arafatka is a fashionable and graceful modern accessory that complements the look. The famous square scarf received its name from the Arab leader Yasser Arafat.
This part of the national costume is also called the keffiyeh, the Palestinian shawl, shemah or shemagh. The traditional headdress perfectly protects the head from the sun. The presence of a different pattern on the headscarves in the Palestinian countries indicates that they belong to one or another people, and the color composition indicates the status in the society. Ornament can tell about the region of residence.
Features
More recently, this attribute of clothing was not considered as a scarf, remaining nothing more than national clothing. Men wore it, throwing over the head and securing the rendel hoop so that the shemag did not fall down. However, later, he nonetheless drew the gaze of creative fashion designers, who first saw the novelty of the idea in an excellent complement to the modern urban style.
As an accessory, he attracted the attention of famous actors and popularists, who only emphasized the aesthetic side of the issue. As a result, the keffiyeh began to take on different styles.
Cotton, wool are materials for Arafat scarves, and in some versions, viscose and high-quality synthetic fabrics, although the addition of synthetics was initially excluded. Arab shemakhi recognize only natural fabrics.
Today, there are several trends in the collection lines of the Arafat:
- The traditional classic pattern, made in black and white colors (the main product, which is a success with the majority of fans refined taste);
- a contrasting two-color ensemble of black color and a bright component (with violet, red, green, pink, etc.).
- combinations of white with calm shades, and in general, bright harmonious group.
- bright bold designs conceived in a color palette that includes colorful colors.
Today, Arafatka is a stylish female adornment, complementing the costume, giving it a finished sophisticated look. And if earlier it was a purely male headdress, now, apart from the fact that it implies a female and male direction, different variants of wearing it are allowed, including at the waist, head and neck.
This accessory gives the desired amount in the design of the image, it makes a certain note of nobility and style, making the bow complete.
This attribute is equally popular among men and women, not being the specifics of one group.
How to wear?
There are several versions of knitting a square scarf. All variety depends on the desired result. For example, the standard way to wind the scarf is perfect in case you need to close the chest. Summer options can be relatively small and light.
Often, Arafat is wound over the head in a special way, covering the lower part of the face, as well as the nose. You can wear it instead of a cap, cover it with shoulders, back and decollete.
As a scarf, it is not difficult to use Arafat, it is much more important to be able to find the right style for a particular image:
- for everyday use, the usual triangular design option shmagh;
- business style involves a small version, tied with a French knot or bow;
- the wearing of this attribute implies a reasonable number of additional elements of the costume without a preponderance of the whole composition;
- usually shmagh, worn under a coat or jacket, somewhat lighter than the main look;
- it is necessary to take into account the peculiarities of the skin color and the structure of the figure.
In addition, color solutions are important.
How to reel?
The process of giving arafatka a beautiful, desired shape is quite simple. It takes no more than a few minutes to complete it, sometimes giving rise to a unique and unique image of the day.
Versions of winding the scarf differ depending on where it is made (over the head, on the neck, around the hips). Some designers offer to finish the image of winding arafatka on the handle of the bag or around the hips.
On the neck
The most common version of tying arafatka is as follows:
- It is necessary to fold it in the shape of a triangle and attach it with a wide side to the chest.
- Loose corners wrap around the back of the neck and return to the chest.
Further ways of wrapping the ends may vary depending on the fantasy and preferences. This may be additional speed, tying knots, etc. The ends can be left free, tie them over keffiyeh, or hide inside.
If a small decorated bow with a double triangle is envisaged, then the method of winding keffiyeh will be different: a scarf with a double triangle. To do this, fold the handkerchief in half, in the form of a rectangle. Then the next step is to roll the resulting rectangle diagonally, forming two corners in the middle. At the end, take the ends, put them around the neck and tie two knots to the side.
The variant with a tie is made quite simply: the Arafat folds in half with a triangle, slips over his shoulders like an ordinary scarf, while the corners are flattened and tied with a double knot so that the design does not untie.
A longer length Arafat can be worn as a simple scarf. To do this, fold it along, wrapped around the neck and threading free corners in the resulting loop. You can wear both on the left and on the right side, depending on preference.
In order to perform the original harness, you need to fold the kufia diagonally, giving it a triangular shape. Then take a corner and twist into a bundle, twist around the neck twice and fix with a double knot.
Classic strict and simple way to design can be performed by folding the scarf along and wrapping around the neck, tie a knot. On this basis there are several variations, each of which contributes its own note to the creation of a common bow.
On the head
Traditional use of the Palestinian headscarf. This decision remains unchanged in countries that support national traditions.
Classic style - with the help of rendels. To do this, the shemmas are folded in half diagonally, forming a triangle, then they are thrown over the head and fixed with the help of a special hoop. After this, the ends are slightly twisted and brought forward through the right shoulder. In some cases, it is enough to simply overlay the hoop without twisting the ends of the scarf.
The gradual transformation of this accessory into a headpiece acquires several versions of execution, allowing the owner to look stylish and appropriate, emphasizing a special noble status.
The design in the form of a turban is performed by folding the scarf in the form of a triangle and covering it over the head. The loose ends are wrapped around the head and pulled out in front, tied with a beautiful bow. In some cases, the ends can be wrapped with a braid.
The most courageous women of fashion are invited to arrange a scarf-arafatka in the form of turban. For this, the handkerchief is folded in a triangle, it covers a little above the forehead. After that, the free ends are crossed, encircled around the head and hidden under a turban. There are a lot of options on this basis, sometimes a turban is decorated with buckles. Some modes may have loose ends at the back.
An interesting solution to winding arafatka in the form of a mask is popular with young people. This method involves folding the scarf in a triangle, covering it with the head. The left end is located below the right.The free right end is rolled into a harness and pulled under the chin on the left side. The left end closes the face, after which the ends are fastened behind the ends with a knot. This option of the Arafat design covers the face as much as possible.
The importance of color
Green
Such Arafat women are perfectly combined with youth trends in military style. An interesting solution for everyday image creation.
Black
This color is associated with the national color of the flag of Palestine. Therefore, it is the basis of all Arafat. Favorite color solution of youth can be called a color composition in which black color is in harmony with bright contrast. This color unity allows you to experiment with the creation of your own image and unique style.
Red
Also has affiliation to his country. In the traditional pattern is dominated by a pattern with a beveled cell and decorated with tassels. Pretty bold bright solution for choosing an accessory.
How to choose?
The choice of female arafat is based mainly on external indicators and depends on preferences and often, on mood. Each option has its own meaning, sometimes bringing in the creation of an image of a particle of mood.
Today, square scarves are rich in their palette of colors and designation. And women of fashion are always ready to try something new, regardless of the season. If in winter this is an addition to down jackets and coats, then the summer ensemble may consist of a classic top, trousers and a bright scarf-arafatka, which is the owner of the owner to an excellent sense of taste. A skillful combination should be appropriate, which means the appropriateness of the place and image.