turbans

Coiled cloth headdresses

Turbans are head coverings made by wrapping a long cloth around the head.

They hold religious significance in Sikhism, where they're worn by observant men, and appear in various forms across South Asian, Middle Eastern, and North African cultures.

The style of wrapping and fabric often indicates regional origin, religion, or social status.

He adjusted his turban before entering the temple.

religious

Sikh

Punjabi monotheist believer

  • dastarSikh religious head covering
  • AmritsarSikh pilgrimage center in India
  • faithTrust without proof

identity · sacred · observance · devotion · spiritual · Sikhism · temple · worship · tradition · congregation

cultural

tradition

Custom passed through generations

wedding · African · Indian · Middle Eastern · keffiyeh · shemagh · festive · celebration · ethnic · regional

fashion

wrap

Enclose by winding around

vintage · glamour · headscarf · silk · satin · velvet · embellished · jeweled · retro · Hollywood

historical

Ottoman

Member of Turkish dynasty

Persian · royal · court · colonial · maharaja · nobility · ceremonial · empire · ancient · medieval

medical

chemotherapy

Anti-cancer drug treatment

patient · coverage · comfort · soft · cotton · bamboo · lightweight · breathable · hospital · recovery

Categories
Opposites
head covering construction

turbansfitted caps

Hats made for exact head measurements

baseball caps · helmets · hard hats · top hats · fedoras

head coverage

turbansvisors

Stiff shade over eyes

headbands · bareheaded · baseball caps · sun hats · brimmed hats

Phrases
Family

turban, turbaned

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G