This is more a historical question, but I want religious ie dharmashastric text to answer this. What headgear did all people of ancient India wear and which ones were exclusive to the clergy (brahmins).
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you may check this out Head Dress: Uṣṇīṣa ; Head Dress: Veṣṭana– BingmingCommented Mar 20 at 4:27
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@Bingming what about the hood-like thing Advaitans usually are depicted of wearing?– HaridasaCommented Mar 20 at 11:22
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I don't know what it's called. But it's not a compulsory part of their dress. It's similar to an avaguṇṭhana or ghūṅghaṭa.– BingmingCommented Mar 21 at 3:43
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@Bingming alrighty!– HaridasaCommented Mar 21 at 10:56
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