Turban

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

Courtesy of pinkyagogo

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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