Burzinqa
Mandaean turban
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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 cotton cloth. For priests who are performing rituals, the loose lower end, called the rugza (Classical Mandaic: ࡓࡅࡂࡆࡀ), can be used as a pandama or mouth-veil.[1]
Description
The burzinqa consists of a long piece of cotton cloth that is wrapped three times around the head. The loose end is called the rugza (Classical Mandaic: ࡓࡅࡂࡆࡀ). It is made from a cloth that is 10 centimeters by 3 meters long, and can be cut lengthwise as needed.[2]
