A sheet is not only an element of bed linen; its practical benefits have long been appreciated by avid bathhouse attendants. Properly selected in size and made from natural hygroscopic material, it quickly absorbs excess moisture and helps protect the skin from contact with the hot surface of the lounger in the steam room and pathogenic microorganisms. It is also capable of performing the function of clothing, sometimes quite stylish, for the duration of the procedure.
What size should a bath sheet be?
It’s better to buy something long and wide so that you can lie on it comfortably and have something to wrap around yourself.. The most common standard models on store shelves are:
- 180*145 cm. They are quite comfortable, even a person with the largest build can completely wrap themselves in them;
- 150*100 cm. This is rather a sheet-towel, which is also popular among regulars of the Russian bath or sauna.
Ways to tie a bath sheet
There are several of them: most are suitable for both sexes, some only for women.Much depends on the dimensions, thickness of the product and aesthetic preferences of the individual user. The longer and thinner the canvas, the more interesting, lighter and more elegant it will look. (this is especially true for girls).
From the back
To get something like a Greek toga, you need:
- throw the sheet over your shoulders from behind with the wrong side facing you so that its left corner hangs forward to the ribs, but does not fall on the forearm;
- With your right hand, lower the fabric from your right shoulder, stretch it under your arm and wrap it around your body counterclockwise;
- Tuck the free corner inside from above.
Representatives of the fair half can tie the ends on the shoulder with a beautiful knot.
By the way! For left-handed people, it may be easier to start wrapping from the right shoulder and wrapping clockwise.
Front
The same manipulations can be done in mirror image:
- unfold the sheet in front of you with the front side facing away from you;
- throw one of the corners (let's say the left one) behind your back;
- Wrap the free end around the body and secure.
With bare shoulders
This is the simplest model even a large towel is suitable for creating this (including thick terry):
- you need to stretch it horizontally behind you;
- wind in a circle, completely covering one transverse edge with the other;
- tuck or pin the free end.
With a noose around your neck
In this exclusively female version, it is recommended:
- apply the sheet to your back at the level of your shoulder blades, with its edges being at an equal distance from the spine;
- Stretch your arms forward, then transfer the right edge to your left hand, and the left to your right (cross);
- twist the ends (possible, but not necessary) and tie at the back of the neck.
Reference. Such drapery will look good if only it is made of very thin and soft fabric.
Indian method
The sari, the traditional clothing of Indian women, is made from a large rectangular cloth. It’s possible to build something similar from a bath sheet. To do this you will need:
- wrap one edge of the sheet over your waist;
- pin the resulting skirt at the waist;
- stretch the remaining long edge diagonally from the hip to the opposite shoulder and throw it back;
- if you wish, secure it with a belt.
Attention! The fabric must first be folded lengthwise as long as necessary so that the skirt does not drag on the floor.
Scheme:
By using your imagination and adding bright accessories (belt, pin, brooch) you can create very bright and beautiful images. However everything should be in moderation, for example, you shouldn’t pull it too tight or use a lot of additional elements. Nothing should interfere, constrain or prick, because the bathhouse is a place where you can not only cleanse and heal the body, but also relax, take a break from the everyday hustle and bustle, and get a lot of positive emotions.
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