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Bedouin wear: traditional wear in modern times. A blog post by Wadi Rum Nomads about the traditional Bedouin clothes like the shemagh and serval.
The Fascinating & Colorful History Behind Saudi Arabia’s Bedouin Fashion. by MAI A ALATHEL. In Diriyah, the capital of the first royal Saudi dynasty, women from the Kingdom’s provinces display their rich and distinct traditional dress. Photography Hayat Osamah.
Bedouins make their own clothes from the wool of their camels, sheep and goats. The design of the clothes is both functional and fashionable. The traditional male Arab dress is a...
In the Syrian desert, as in other remote cultural regions of the world, the relevance of textiles has been evident in the customs and costumes of the nomadic communities, also known as Bedouins in Arabic: the ones who inhabit the Badiyat al-Sham (the Syrian desert).
The black robes have become an integral part of the Bedouin identity, symbolizing their resilience, cultural heritage, and unwavering connection to the desert. These garments are not just pieces of clothing; they are an embodiment of their nomadic lifestyle, a testament to their enduring traditions, and a source of pride for the Bedouin people.
Traditional weaving of Al Sadu refers to the traditional woven textile made by Bedouin women: in Arabic, ‘Al Sadu’ means weaving done in a horizontal style. The weaving is a form of warp-faced plain weave made on a ground loom.
These traditional garments not only provide protection against the scorching desert sun but also allow for ease of movement through the shifting sands. One of the most iconic pieces of Bedouin clothing is the “galabeya,” a loose-fitting, ankle-length robe usually made of cotton or wool.
Most striking about the traditional dress of desert peoples, such as the Bedouins and the Tuaregs, is that their clothes cover them almost completely, even resorting to dark colors. Their...
This chapter touches upon the historical aspects of Bedouin clothing made for the traditional nomadic lifestyle in the Arab World. It also emphasises the changes in taste and preferences of Bedouins in the Arab World that have occurred over time.
Bedouin women in Northern Palestine, Jordon and Syria wore a blue or black thobe or shirsh with long tight sleeves and a long neck opening. Decoration includes embroidery along the seams, above the hem and around the neck or four or five horizontal lines embroidered bands above the hem.