Traditional turbans date back to the 1st century, with yardage of fabric wrapped so as to cover the head. Originally worn by men, the style was adapted by modern women of the 1940s.
One main identifying feature of the turban is the ability to completely or almost completely cover the head. They are almost always crafted with fabric, sometimes a solid piece but mostly wrapped.
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1940s velvet turban
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1941 Sally Victor turban
Courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
1950s Italian silk inspired turban hat
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1960 Sally Victor turban
Courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
1960s feather turban
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1960s floral turban
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1960s floral print turban
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1960s glitter turban inspired hat
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1960s Christian Dior straw turban inspired hat
Courtesy of pastperfectvintage
1960s Mcconnell turban
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1960s psychedelic print turban
Courtesy of carlaandcarla
1960s print turban
Courtesy of thespectrum
1960s Bellini turban inspired pillbox
Courtesy of Alleycatsvintage
1960s Christian Dior silk turban
Courtesy of cmpollack
1970s Mr John turban
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1970s turban
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