Turban
A turban is a length of cloth wrapped around the head in varied styles. It is worn for cultural, religious, practical, or fashion reasons.
Headwrap: A covering made by wrapping cloth around the head. Turbans are one form of headwrap, distinguished by their styles and cultural associations.
Sikhism: A monotheistic religion founded in Punjab in the fifteenth century. Sikh practice gives the turban a prominent religious and communal meaning.
Desert clothing: Clothing adapted to heat, sun, dust, and large temperature shifts in arid regions. A turban can shield the head and face from sun and blowing sand.
Keffiyeh: A square cotton headscarf worn in parts of the Middle East, often folded and secured over the head. Both use cloth on the head, but the keffiyeh is usually draped rather than wound into a turban.
Dastar: A Sikh turban worn as an article of faith and a marker of Sikh identity. The dastar shows how a turban can carry specific religious commitments.
Five Ks: Five articles of faith traditionally worn by initiated Sikhs. Kesh, uncut hair, is commonly covered by a Sikh turban.
Sun protection: Measures that reduce exposure to the sun's ultraviolet radiation and heat. Wrapping cloth over the head provides shade and covers exposed skin.
Hijab: A head covering worn by many Muslim women as an expression of modesty and faith. A hijab generally covers the hair with a draped scarf rather than a wrapped length of cloth.
Pagri: A South Asian turban whose styles vary by region, community, and occasion. The pagri illustrates the range of regional forms grouped under turban.
Rastafari: A religious and cultural movement that emerged in Jamaica in the 1930s. Some Rastafari wrap their hair in cloth as an expression of faith and identity.