Burzinqa
The burzinqa (Classical Mandaic: ࡁࡅࡓࡆࡉࡍࡒࡀ) is a turban worn by Mandaean men during baptismal ceremonial rituals. It forms the upper end of a lengthy piece of cloth, with the lower end making up the pandama or mouth-veil.
Two Mandaean men wearing burzinqas | |
| Type | turban |
|---|---|
| Material | cloth |
| Place of origin | southern Iraq and southwestern Iran |
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