Quote Originally Posted by akaussie
call me daft but to me a buff looks vaguely like a bandana to me, Am I on the right track here?
Cheers Andrew
To me it looks like a headscarf or floral towel over the head.

In Australia we are warned so often about skin cancer and the sun.
Only a broad rimmed hat like the Akubra or similar will protect the face agains the sun.