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🕌 Islamic Traditions
- Hijab
Standard modesty headscarf covering hair, neck, and sometimes shoulders.
- Shayla
Long rectangular scarf wrapped around the head and pinned.
- Khimar
Cape‑like covering that drapes over the head, neck, and shoulders.
- Chador
Full‑length semicircle cloak worn over the head.
- Niqab
Face veil covering everything except the eyes (only if you choose to carry it).
- Al‑Amira
Two‑piece set: fitted cap + tube‑style scarf.
- Turban‑style Hijab
Wrapped style that covers hair but leaves neck exposed (fashion‑modesty hybrid).
- Under‑scarf / Bonnet Cap
Worn under hijabs for coverage and grip.
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✡️ Jewish Traditions
- Tichel / Mitpachat
Headscarf or wrap worn by married women.
- Snood
Soft, often knit or fabric covering that gathers hair modestly.
- Head Wraps (Jewish styles)
Layered wraps with ties or knots.
- Hats for Modesty
Some women wear hats instead of scarves for coverage.
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✝️ Christian Traditions
- Chapel Veil / Mantilla
Lace or fabric veil worn during worship.
- Head Covering Scarf
Simple scarf tied over the head for modesty.
- Prayer Cap / Covering
Small cap or bonnet used in some denominations.
- Kapp / Mennonite or Amish Covering
Structured modesty cap.
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🕉 Sikh Traditions
- Chunni / Dupatta (head‑worn)
Long scarf draped over the head and shoulders.
- Keski
Smaller turban‑style wrap used by some Sikh women.
- Patka (women’s styles)
Smaller tied head covering.
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🕉 Hindu Traditions
- Ghoonghat / Odhni (head‑worn)
Veil or scarf pulled over the head for modesty.
- Dupatta (head‑worn)
Long scarf used to cover the head and shoulders.
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🛕 Buddhist Traditions
- Monastic Head Cloth / Veil
Used in some sects for modesty or ritual.
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🌍 African & Diaspora Traditions
- Gele
Structured, wrapped head covering.
- Head Wraps / Cloth Wraps
Worn for modesty, culture, or ceremony.
- Tignon
Historically worn head wrap with cultural significance.
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🌍 Middle Eastern / North African Cultural Styles
- Tarha
Lightweight modesty scarf.
- Maghreb Head Wraps
Regional modesty coverings.
- Berber/Amazigh Wraps
Cultural head coverings.