turban
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The artwork introduced tension between Indigenous traditions and Western conventions through the inclusion of Mai’s robe, turban and hand tattoos.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
He told officers his turban had been knocked off and that he had been injured.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
He wore a black turban, signifying direct descendance from the Prophet Muhammad.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
He studied in a seminary in Qom after his service with the Revolutionary Guard and wears the black turban of a sayyid, indicating that he traces his lineage to the prophet Muhammad.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2026
The man with the beard and the turban was almost out of flowers.
From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
The latter wore turbans and robes and spoke Arabic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
"We knew they are Lakurawa because of their dressing," he said, describing their camouflage uniforms and their turbans usually worn by men in desert areas of Mali and Niger.
From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2025
Their turbans and beards are important symbols of their faith and culture.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2025
“I want other Sikhs to know that their turbans, beards and other articles of faith don’t have to be an obstacle to any career, including one like mine,” he said.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 11, 2023
Men with long beards and crisp turbans hung off the sides, pointing in their direction.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
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