In addition to adding color to a man's costume, turbans play a more significant role. The turban denotes a man's hometown, profession, station in life and other personal details. Each region in Rajasthan takes pride in its own distinctive way of tying a turban. Some groups may wear turbans of one color or design. However those who can afford it, wear different designs and colors depending upon the season and occasion, for example:

• lahariyaturbans (from the Sanskrit word laharameaning wave) worn during the rainy season
• the white and red falguniyaturban worn in the spring
• pink, red, and green patterns worn for festive events
• dull colors, such as dark blue, maroon, or khaki, worn during somber events
• the dotted chunripattern worn to signify a birth

Tying the turban is an art in itself and Rajasthanis take great pride in perfecting the art.

Check out Maan Villas in the Fort Museum in Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur for a collection of over one hundred turbans from all over Rajasthan. Some examples we found during our travels are illustrated below.