Turban white, and generally it is the Sufis that wear green turbans. It is also worn by elders in rural areas as a symbol of honour and respect. In Myanmar, the turban is referred to as a "gaung baung". There are several regional styles worn. In Malaysia, Sikhs wear turbans. Turbans are holy items to them. In India, the turban is referred to as a "pagri", meaning the headdress that is worn by men and is manually tied. There are several styles, which are specific to the wearer's region or religion, and they vary in shape, size and colour. For example,
Hausa people are also typical. The men are easily recognizable because of their elaborate dress which is a large flowing gown known as "Babban riga" and a robe called a Doguwar riga (see Senegalese kaftan). These large flowing gowns usually feature elaborate embroidery designs around the neck and chest area. (See accompanying image to the right). Men also wear colourful embroidered caps known as "hula." Depending on their location and occupation, they may wear the turban around this to veil the face. The women can be identified by wrappers called "zani," made with colourful cloth known as "atampa or Ankara", (a descendant