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Head turbans are a type of headwear that may also be called a dastar or bulle, depending on where it is worn. It is used in a variety of regions and cultures. The turban is made from cloth that has been turned and wrapped up. Both males and females are known to wear such wraps. However, it is most common for them to be worn by men in Jamaica, Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and India. In Nepal and Pakistan, these are called Pagri, a term that means headdress.

Sikh people, and those who come from the Punjab areas, often wear them for religious purposes. This is also true of the Akurinu people, a group that follows the Christian religion and hails from Kenya. For them, wearing things pieces is done as religious observance.

Pieces of this kind have been worn for centuries. Soldiers in the Byzantine Army wore a kind called phakeolis. Nowadays, wraps have become a popular accessory in the fashion world, mostly among females. This new trend is not beloved by everyone. There are people who find it offensive that these are worn as an accessory and believe they should only be used with special intent.

Contemporary styles are available in an assortment of sizes, colors and shapes. Those who are South Asian, Middle Eastern, Sikh or Central Asian tend to rewrap these pieces before every wear. Usually the headwear is made from one long piece of cloth that is not more than five meters in length. The South Asian versions are usually elaborate. They might even be permanently shaped or sewn onto a foundation.

When it comes to the size, these pieces may be small or large. Typically it is dependent on the culture, religion or region of the wearer. In the Western societies, a lot of women have started wearing these. Usually they are sewn to a foundation to make for easier removal and application. Women in some areas of Africa or West Indies wear scarves that are wound intricately around the head. These are called head wraps, turbans or simply scarves.

Kurdish call these Jamadani. They may be worn differently based on the style of locals. Many of the pieces are made of cloth tied to a conical hat. Tassels might border the cloth and fall on the face when the wrap is worn. Many people in Pakistan wear these, especially those in rural places. Color and style will vary, but most Pakistanis prefer crestless, white types.

In the land of Afghanistan, this headwear is considered part of national dress. Nowhere in the Muslim world are turbans more popular than in this region. In the southeast area, these are large and worn loosely. Kabul types tend to be small and tight. The wraps can be multipurpose: wraps in cold areas, water carriers, seating, ties for animals. Greeks call this a sariki. In this area, older men or people in remote villages usually wear them.

Head turbans are headpieces that have been around for hundreds of years. Women and men both wear these cloth wraps. Turbans are known to range in wrap style, purpose, size and shape.