randolph posted:Bibi Haniffa posted:In 1838 many of the men wore Pagri and the women wore Romal and Horny. Not sure of correct spelling. It was considered disrespectful for a married woman to leave her home without wearing either of those two headwear.
Hi Bibi - It's - 'Rumal' and 'Orhni'.
That's right. The Rumal was made out of a medium heavy type of plaid material. My mother always wore one when she left the house.