"Police. In 2006, the first significant deployments of body worn video at the national level were undertaken by the Police Standards Unit (PSU) as part of the Domestic Violence Enforcement Campaign (DVEC). The basic command units equipped with the head cameras recorded everything that happened during an incident from the time of arrival which led to the ""preservation of good-quality first disclosure evidence from the victim"". The evidence gathered was deemed especially useful in the way of supporting prosecutions if the victim was reluctant to give evidence or press charges. This led the Home Office to publish a report stating"
"Tagelmust The tagelmust (also known as cheich, cheche and ""litham"") is an indigo-dyed cotton garment, with the appearance of both a veil and a turban. The cloth may exceed ten meters in length. It is mostly worn by Tuareg Berber men, and is sometimes also used by men in other neighbouring ethnic groups, such as the Hausa or Songhai. In recent times, other colors have come into use, with the indigo veils saved for use on special occasions. It usually has many layers that cover the head, and it drapes down to loosely cover the neck. It is also worn"
"turbans, called ""shash"". In Hebron, it would be of red and yellow silk, in Nablus red and white cotton. Men in Jaffa wore white and gold turbans, similar to the style in Damascus. A green turban indicated a descendant of Muhammed. From 1880 the Ottoman style of tarboush or fez began to replace the turban amongst the effendi class. The ""tarboush"" had been preceded by a rounder version with blue tassel which originated from the Magreb. The arrival of the more vertical Young Turk version was emancipating for the Christian communities since it was worn by all civil and military"
"Patriotism does not grow under the ‘Kourbash.’"""" Kurbash Kurbash, also known as Kourbash or Kurbaj (, from , ""a whip"" ), is a whip or strap about a yard in length, made of the hide of the hippopotamus or rhinoceros. It is an instrument of punishment and torture that was used in the Ottoman Empire, most especially in Egypt. It was a tool widely employed by officials for various purposes of the state, including the obtaining of confessions from criminals, the collection of taxes, and the enforcement upon the population of the form of servitude known as corvée labor. In"
"the head, trimmed semicircularly behind. The women tattooed their mouths, and sometimes the forearms. The mouth tattoos were started at a young age with a small spot on the upper lip, gradually increasing with size. The soot deposited on a pot hung over a fire of birch bark was used for colour. Their traditional dress was a robe spun from the inner bark of the elm tree, called ""attusi"" or ""attush"". Various styles were made, and consisted generally of a simple short robe with straight sleeves, which was folded around the body, and tied with a band about the waist."
"officials regardless of religion. The exception being the Armenians who adopted a black style. The European styles, ""Franjy"" hat (""burneiTah""), were not adopted. The kaffiyeh replaced the tarbush in the 1930s. Residents of the major towns, Jerusalem, Jaffa, Ramleh, Lydd, Hebron, Gaza and Nablus, wore soft white sheepskin shoes with the point in front turned up: low cut, not above the ankle, and yellow for men. Before the mid-19th century non-Muslims wore black shoes. Village men wore a higher style fastened at the front with a leather button which provided protection from thorns in the fields. Bedouin wore sandals, made"
"times was the faranji. The part that covered the face, known as the chachvan (or chachvon), was heavy in weight and made from horsehair. It was especially prevalent among urban Uzbeks and Tajiks. The paranja was worn in Khorezm. It was also worn during the Shaybanids' rule (1510–1600). In the 1800s, women of the Tajiks and Uzbek Muslims were obliged to wear paranja when outside the home. Paranji and chachvon were by 1917 common among urban Uzbek women of the southern river basins. This was less frequently worn in the rural areas, and scarcely at all on the nomadic steppe."
"Thawb A thawb or thobe ( / ALA-LC: ""thawb"") is an ankle-length Arab garment, usually with long sleeves, similar to a robe, kaftan or tunic. It is commonly worn in the Arabian Peninsula, Iraq, neighbouring Arab countries, the southern ports and Islands of Iran, and some countries in East and West Africa. A ""sirwal"" or pants, izaar or lungi are typically worn underneath. The word ""thawb"" is the standard Arabic word for 'a garment'. It is traditional clothing style for men. It is sometimes spelled ""thobe,"" ""thaub, or thawb"". It is a tunic, generally long. The word is used specifically"
"Alasho Alasho is an indigenous Hausa long turban, worn across the head and neck. It is near identical in length, colour and dimensions to that of the Tuareg tagelmust, but is wrapped differently to the Tuareg method, leaving the sides of the head and some of the lower neck free. A similar style turban is worn by Songhai men, known as 'fatalaa' in Zarma. Once common throughout Hausa society as common male clothing, today it only survives when used for important occasions or ceremonies, rite of passage rituals to the adult age, marriage or in the inauguration of a social"
"different, being wound so that it formed a cone-shaped turban, called a ""migbahat"". It was to be made of fine linen, and like all the holy garments, it was to be made by 'gifted artisans ... filled with the spirit of wisdom'. The priestly crown (Hebrew ""tzitz"" צִיץ ""blossom"" ""flower"") was attached to the turban by means of two sets of blue cords: one going over the top of the head and the other around the sides of the head at the level of the ears (Exodus 39:31). According to the Talmud, the wearing of the turban atoned for the"
"traditionally worn above the closer fitting scarves that covered their hair. All women were adorned with black slippers when walking in public places, and only very small girls would walk barefoot. Jewish women and girls in Haydan a-sham (in the far northern districts of Yemen) did not make use of the ""gargoush"", but would wear a black scarf tied firmly to their foreheads, resembling a black band, along with the covering made by an additional scarf that covered the hair. DNA testing between Yemenite Jews and members of the world's other various Jewish communities shows a common link, with most"
"Sarpech Sarpech (/, from Persian) also known as an aigrette is a turban ornament that was worn by significant Hindu and Muslim princes. ""Sar"" means head or front and ""pech"" means screw. Hence, the word ""Sarpech"" literally means that which is screwed onto the front (of the turban). It was also worn in Persia where it was known as ""jikka"" or ""jiqa"" () which means crest or tuft and in Turkey it was known as ""Sorguch"" which is considered a corrupt form of the Persian word ""sarpush"". In India, dominantly two kinds of turban ornaments exist: ""Sarpech"" and Kalgi (ornament)."
"Sarpech Sarpech (/, from Persian) also known as an aigrette is a turban ornament that was worn by significant Hindu and Muslim princes. ""Sar"" means head or front and ""pech"" means screw. Hence, the word ""Sarpech"" literally means that which is screwed onto the front (of the turban). It was also worn in Persia where it was known as ""jikka"" or ""jiqa"" () which means crest or tuft and in Turkey it was known as ""Sorguch"" which is considered a corrupt form of the Persian word ""sarpush"". In India, dominantly two kinds of turban ornaments exist: ""Sarpech"" and Kalgi (ornament)."
"Kurbash Kurbash, also known as Kourbash or Kurbaj (, from , ""a whip"" ), is a whip or strap about a yard in length, made of the hide of the hippopotamus or rhinoceros. It is an instrument of punishment and torture that was used in the Ottoman Empire, most especially in Egypt. It was a tool widely employed by officials for various purposes of the state, including the obtaining of confessions from criminals, the collection of taxes, and the enforcement upon the population of the form of servitude known as corvée labor. In Egypt, the kurbash was already in use"
"silver. The tunic served as, both, a dress and long-sleeved blouse, all in one piece. In addition, all young girls wore a black, conical shaped hat upon their heads, which took the place of a scarf. These hats were called in the local vernacular, ""gargoush"", and were also decorated with an embroidered sash about its borders, besides being equipped with tapering flaps that extended down to the ears and to the nape of the neck. Older women in Sana'a would wear a broad veil-like scarf over their heads, called ""maswan"", especially when going out in public places, and which was"
"found in this form in European languages only - English turban, turband; French turban, tulband; German: turban; Italian, Spanish and Portuguese: turbante; Dutch: turband; Rumanian: tulipan; and it is generally traced to Persian, sarband. In Turkish sarik is the usual name of turban."" One of the commands of God to Moses was to wear turban as the symbol of prophethood, holiness and divine power; a command which was obeyed by the Jews and the Muslims for centuries and ignored or forgotten by the Christians. In the early 20th century, wide headbands known as headache bands were very popular accessories in"
"as ""mishlah"" () or ""ʿabāʾ"" (), meaning ‘cloak’. It is usually worn in ceremonial occasions or by officials. A bisht is usually worn by religious clergy, but can also be worn in a wedding, Eids and funerals. It may refer to a status of wealth and royalty, or sometimes a religious position. It was originally manufactured in Syria, Iraq and Jordan, and it is usually worn in Jordan, Syria, Iraq and the Arabian peninsula. According to H. R. P. Dickson, Bedouin women would mount a brightly coloured thawb on a pole in front of a tent in order to welcome"
"used to show clan and regional origin, and the darkness to which it is dyed showing the wealth of the wearer. Tagelmust The tagelmust (also known as cheich, cheche and ""litham"") is an indigo-dyed cotton garment, with the appearance of both a veil and a turban. The cloth may exceed ten meters in length. It is mostly worn by Tuareg Berber men, and is sometimes also used by men in other neighbouring ethnic groups, such as the Hausa or Songhai. In recent times, other colors have come into use, with the indigo veils saved for use on special occasions. It"
"Taqiyah (cap) The taqiyah (also spelled tagiya; / ALA-LC: ""ṭāqīyah"") is a short, rounded skullcap. They are often worn for religious purposes; for example, Muslims believe that the Islamic prophet Muhammad used to keep his head covered, therefore making it ""mustahabb"" (i.e., it is commendable to cover the head in order to emulate him). Muslim men often wear them during the five daily prayers. When worn by itself, the taqiyah can be any color. However, particularly in Arab countries, when worn under the keffiyeh headscarf, they are kept in a traditional white. Some Muslims wrap a turban around the cap,"
"a married woman with children is a ""taras"". Such a man would wear a ""sorab"" which is a strip of soft leather worn between legs. Both ends are tucked under thong around waist and flapped over at front and the back. They would also wear a ""danakhōb"" which is the skin of any smallish animal that the wife presents to her husband at their wedding to wear on his head. The men would were the ""head hide"" to ceremonies and on auspicious occasions to show that he is the head of a household. The hide would preferably be of a"
"There is also a Taleshi tanbur in small region Talesh in the north of Iran, and Tanburak (Tanburg) in Balochistan in the southeast of Iran. But Kermanshahan tanbur is the main and the most famous tanbur in Iran. The Iranian tanbur has a narrow pear-shaped body that normally is made with 7 to 10 glued together separate ribs. Its soundboard is usually made of mulberry wood and some patterened holes are burned in it. The long neck is separate, and has three metal strings that the first course is double. The melody is played on the double strings with a"
"(home, hospital, etc.) by the ""chevra kadisha"" (burial committee). After a ritual washing of the body, the body of men is dressed in a ""kittel"" and then a ""tallit gadol"". One of the ""tzitzit"" is then cut off. In the Land of Israel, burial is without a casket, and the ""kittel"" and ""tallit"" are the only coverings for the corpse. Women are buried in white shrouds only. In addition to the morning prayers of weekdays, Shabbat and holidays, a tallit gadol is also worn for ""Selichos"" in Ashkenazic communities by the prayer leader, even though it is still night. A"
"home a traveller or an important person coming to visit. Thawb A thawb or thobe ( / ALA-LC: ""thawb"") is an ankle-length Arab garment, usually with long sleeves, similar to a robe, kaftan or tunic. It is commonly worn in the Arabian Peninsula, Iraq, neighbouring Arab countries, the southern ports and Islands of Iran, and some countries in East and West Africa. A ""sirwal"" or pants, izaar or lungi are typically worn underneath. The word ""thawb"" is the standard Arabic word for 'a garment'. It is traditional clothing style for men. It is sometimes spelled ""thobe,"" ""thaub, or thawb"". It"
"one end hang loose with affected carelessness. Women generally wore a kerchief, called tubatub if it was pulled tight over the whole head; but they also had a broad-brimmed hat called sayap or tarindak, woven of sago-palm leaves. Some were evidently signs of rank: when Humabon’s queen went to hear mass during Magellan’s visit, she was preceded by three girls carrying one of her hats. A headdress from Cebu with a deep crown, used by both sexes for travel on foot or by boat, was called ""sarok"", which actually meant to go for water. Fabric in Ancient Greece was woven"
"body of the topshur is bowl shaped and usually covered in tight animal skin. Topshur The topshur (топшур) is a two-stringed lute played by the Western Mongolian tribes called the Altai Urianghais, the Altais, and the Tuvans. The topshur is closely tied to the folklore of Western Mongolian people and accompanied the performances of storytellers, singing, and dancing. According to descriptions given by Marco Polo, the Mongols also played the instruments before a battle. All topshur are homemade and because of this, the materials and shape of the topshur vary depending on the builder and the region. For example, depending"
"Dush-toh A dush-toh, also spelled dush-too, dush-tooh, or dush-tuh, is a customary Caddo hair ornament worn by girls and women during dances, particularly the Turkey Dance. Neighboring tribes, such as the Kickapoo and Delaware, have similar women's hair ornaments. A dush-toh consists of an embellished, butterfly- or hourglass-shaped frame that is worn on the back of the head with ribbons that flow down the back, almost to the ground. They were made in the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as into the present. The top of butterfly-shaped frame is typically 4.25 inches wide and the bottom is usually 4-5/8"
"a symbol of national identity during celebrations and festivals. However, before Armenia became a Christian nation, turbans were a common part of the daily apparel, just as in other Middle Eastern countries. On the Swahili Coast, turbans were frequently worn by the ruling Omani Sultans of Zanzibar and their retinue. Tuareg Berbers, and some northern Berbers, Sahrawi, Songhai, Wodaabe, Fulani, and Hausa peoples of North and West Africa wear varieties of turbans. Tuareg Berbers often veil the face to block dust. This Tuareg-Berber turban is known as a tagelmust, and is often blue. The Bedouin tribes in North Africa sometimes"
"for men consists of a jacket with a chain closure, trousers with black silk trim strips, and either a cummerbund (army, air force, navy) or a ""Torerobund"" (a torero-style waist sash, for the army and air force). These sashes or cummerbunds are of black fabric for the army and dark blue for the air force and navy. The chain is gold for the navy and for army and air force generals; others wear a silver chain. This is matched by a white dress shirt (with a concealed placket; no stand-up collars, ruffles, or embroidery) and a black bow tie and"
"weight will not cause harm to the ears. They usually wear a gold brooch (""tasni"") that is made by local jewellers in different shapes and sizes and is used to fasten the two parts of the dress together over the chest. In ancient times, especially during the pre-Islamic era, it was common for Baloch women to perform dances and sing folk songs at different events. The tradition of a Baloch mother singing lullabies to her children has played an important role in the transfer of knowledge from generation to generation since ancient times. Apart from the dressing style of the"
"woolen pants (tirqi) with a caul, sash, vest and a black tunic (xhurdi). The qeleshe is a felt hat that is seen all over Albania. Men also wear a white scarf (maud) on their heads. It is over three meters long and is worn from age 7 until death. The maud is used as a burial shroud after death. Examples of tirqi in other parts of the world are braies in Gaul and the kilt in Scotland which resemble the Bavarian kilotons. The Pyrrhic Dance (or Warrior Dance of Rugova) has traditionally been performed by mountain dwellers. This dance was"
"in the north of the country, black and white turbans are preferred. The turban most commonly found in Pakistan is white and crestless, and worn commonly in the Pashtun belt, while in rural Punjab and Sindh, it is mostly worn by elders or in rural areas. The turban is called either a Pagri or Pag, while it's called Lungee by Pashtuns. The Baloch people are famous for their large turbans that are worn with both ends hanging from the sides or as a loop that rests above the chest. These turbans are made with many feet of cloth that are"
"top jaw is not forward enough. It is similar to a facemask, also attached to braces, and encourages forward growth of the upper jaw. Turbans are headgear, mostly for males, made up from a single piece of cloth which is wrapped around the head in a wide variety of styles. Turban is the best known word in English for a large category of headgear and general head wraps traditionally worn in many parts of the world. All over the world Sikhs wear a turban as religious headgear and Muslims also commonly wear similar coverings Turbans for women are a popular"
"Cummerbund A cummerbund () is a broad waist sash, usually pleated, which is often worn with single-breasted dinner jackets (or ""tuxedos""). The cummerbund is a Persian-origin garment that was used by ancient people in Persia (Cummer = cammar which means waist and band means belt, but that word as well as some other Persian words were used in India) which was first adopted by British military officers in colonial India when they were exposed to Indian men wearing it. It was adopted as an alternative to a waistcoat, and later spread to civilian use. The modern use of the cummerbund"