White Shemagh

It is also perfect for use during winter. Wrap it around your neck or on the head for best protection from strong winds, sun, sand and snow, white shimagh being the perfect choice for summer, where sun, sand and wind are the prevalent conditions. Of course styles of wearing it vary, but wrapping it around the head and face is the best. It measures about 43'' by 43'', although measurement can be varied.
You can compliment your shimagh with a whiter ghutra for a perfect touch of style. You are also not restricted to a single pattern. There is quite a variety of patterns to choose from. It is cool to wear anytime.

For those new to shimagh, it is both a cultural and symbol of identity for most people in the Arab world. If you are traveling to such countries, you may wear buy one or several pieces for yourself for use while there. As for size, be sure to find your own fitting shemagh in the small to medium category of 52", or in the large to extra large category of 55".