Why do northwest people wear white sheep belly headscarves?

The special terrain of soil plateau is the external factor for the development of white sheep belly headscarf. Due to frequent sandstorms in the Loess Plateau, people who go out to work wear headscarves to wipe the dust and gravel on their heads, faces and necks. In addition, the white towel can also wipe the sweat. The third function of the white towel is to keep out the cold.

Due to frequent sandstorms, the northwest of China is very dry. People who go out to work need to carry something with them to wipe the dust and gravel on their heads, faces and necks, so they wear headscarves to keep out the wind and sand. There is also a lamb belly towel, which has the function of shading. If you look carefully, the towel is turned from the back to the front, and the extra piece has the function of avoiding direct sunlight to the eyes.