In India  there are several styles of turbans, specific to the wearer's region or religion, and they vary in shape, size and colour. Colours are often chosen to suit the occasion or circumstance: for example saffron, associated with valour, is worn during rallies; white, associated with peace, is worn by elders; and pink, associated with spring, is worn during that season or for marriage ceremonies.

I found my turbaned friends in Jodpur, the blue city in Rajastan.  The land of Rajastanis is the largest state in India by area and extremely colourful. We once thought of turning our Tuesdays into Turban Tuesdays but found Grethe wasn’t too thrilled at wearing one all day in the shop!