A turban is a strip of fabric that is folded and wrapped around the head, but this description encompasses diverse forms in various places and times. This book traces the turban from the Arabian Peninsula, through the Ottoman Empire, to Europe and America. It directs the reader's gaze from the traditional and religious uses of the turban to areas such as international trade, Renaissance art, and contemporary fashion. Turbans, as this book shows, have entered and exited Western culture, once deemed ancient and forgotten, only to be observed and return as significant accessories. Today, Sikh men are recognized by their distinctive headwraps, and the turban remains an important part of Black culture. This book explores the many adaptations of the turban worldwide. Pages: 264, Dimensions: 15.6x15.6cm