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How to Wrap a Toub, Melhfa, Lafaya, Tiyyab….
How to wrap a Toub, Melhfa, Lafaya, Tiyyab....
If you’re looking to master the art of wearing a toub, you’re in the right place! The video tutorial below shows how to wrap the Amsa Purple Toub from our Collection. Below is a detailed breakdown to help guide you through each step.
Note: when it comes to wrapping the Toub, practice makes perfect.
Step 1: Wrapping Around the Waist
Begin by wrapping one end of the toub around your waist. Keep your legs shoulder-width apart to allow you to walk with ease.
Step 2: Wrapping the Second Layer
Take the longer end of the toub and wrap it over the first layer, creating a maxi skirt.
Step 3: Securing the Knot
Secure the toub by tying a knot at the back. This will hold everything in place and prevent any slipping.
Step 4: Draping Over the Head
Finally, take the excess fabric, place it over your head, and drape it over your shoulder. This creates a modest veil, completing the look.
And you’re done! You’ve wrapped your toub with elegance and ease.
Note: This is just one way to wrap a toub, and variations may exist depending on region and personal style. Watch the video above for further guidance.
Style Recommendations
Pair your toub with the Shatu Black Dress, which provides the perfect fitted layer underneath, available separately. For a refined touch, consider adding the Zara Turban, also available separately. Both pieces are ideal complements to your look.
Explore these styles and more on our website!
2 replies to “How to Wrap a Toub, Melhfa, Lafaya, Tiyyab….”
Naamah
I’m from the USA how many yards of fabric do I need to wrap to a lafaya and what type fabric of would need to wrap a lafaya?
Sonjiki
Thank you for your question! Typically, you’ll need 5 yards of fabric to wrap a Toub / Lafaya.
One of the beautiful things about the Toub / Lafaya is the variety of fabrics that can be used, with styles often influenced by culture:
• In Sudan, embellished silk and chiffon are especially popular.
• In Nigeria, Swiss lace is commonly used for Toub / Lafaya.
• In Mauritania, you’ll often see cotton tie-dye fabrics.
We also offer a lovely selection of Toubs / Lafayas, which you can browse here:
https://sonjiki.co.uk/product-category/womens-clothing/toub-lafaya/
If you’d like to learn how to tie a Lafaya, you can watch the helpful video in this blog post:
https://sonjiki.co.uk/2021/07/18/how-to-wrap-a-toub/
Let us know if you have any other questions — we’re happy to help!