How to tie a Shemagh

The Shemagh is a length of material that is wrapped around the head, commonly worn by Arabic or middle eastern desert dwellers to protect from the sun and sand.  Pronounced “Schmog”.  Also known as a Keffiyeh or Ghutrah.  It has been adopted by military forces all over the world as a standard issue garment because of its sheer functionality.  For an outdoors-man, survivalist or bushcrafter, the Shemagh can be a multi-use tool with literally 100′s of uses.  

I live in a desert that can dip below freezing at night and peak over 100 degrees the very next day.  I have found the Shemagh to be invaluable in both climates to regulate temperature and protect from both extreme exposures.  I've included a short list of other examples and uses on the last step.

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Step 1 Fold

Lay the shemagh out flat in front of you. Fold the shemagh in half corner to corner so that a large triangle is formed.

Comments

[Takelababy]

What are the best dimensions?

[DualPhase]

The smaller ones are harder to tie, especially if you have a big head like me :)

[skimmo]

if you keep them wet is stops heat stroke

[OkieRoadhunter]

Not something I plan to go out and do any time soon, but you did a fantastic job, especially with the photos.

[scoochmaroo]

This is great. I think the finished picture of you with it all tied on would make for an even more compelling intro image. I never knew how to do this!