Designer Durag: more than a fashion accessory

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Designer Durag: more than a fashion accessory Did you ever come across someone wearing a durag? You may have wondered why they were wearing this certain thing. If you have felt so, you are not the only one. Durags are seen as a mysterious thing by most people across the world because of the stereotypes associated with them. However, it’s high time that air around durags should be cleared and you should know more about it.

Durag A special type of headgear, it has become an iconic fashion essential lately. Moreover, it is also an important cultural signal. In the beginning, it was worn mostly by African-American laborers, but over a period of time, it has evolved as a symbol of the “Black Power Movement”. Considering the look, it appears as a cap made of cloth, or a bandana, that’s tied at the back of the head or below the nape of the neck. The cap has a long tail that hangs down at the back. Considered a fashion statement, nowadays designer durags come in a wide range of designs and colors as well.


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