In India it is known as Nurma or Deo cotton, and is usually stated to be employed for making thread for the turbans of the priests.
The Christian Abyssinians usually go barehead and barefoot, in contrast to the Mahommedans, who wear turbans and leather sandals.
Modern Tuareg have dark blue turbans to match their topcoats.
Luxury Divas carries swim caps and turbans that recall Hollywood movie stars.
The women wear dark colored turbans embroidered jackets and skirts made from a large oblong of woven cloth.