Najd and Central Region
Central Saudi Arabia, or Najd, is a land of desert, escarpment and oases. Traditionally, this region has been populated by nomadic herders and settled farmers. Tribal affiliation is valued and frequently spans the nomad–settler divide.
From its capital at al-Dir‘iyyah near Riyadh, the Al Saud dynasty first united central and eastern Arabia in the 18th century, before finally unifying all regions of the Kingdom between 1902 and 1932.
Building was chiefly of sun-dried mud, freely available and thermally inert, so helping to keep houses cool. Clothes were worn loose for the same reason.
Urban dress is similar throughout Najd.
Najd, Central Region and Eastern Region thobe of fine Indian silk embroidered with sequins and gold thread. The sleeves are voluminous and are brought around to cover the head.
Geography, Architecture and Natural History
Related Costumes
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costume19Najd and Central Region thobe made of fine tulle with two silk side panels and multicoloured sequined sleeve borders. The yoke is embroidered with gold and silver threads.
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costume20Najd and Central Region thobe in chiffon embroidered with sequins and gold thread.
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costume23Najd, Central Region and Eastern Region thobe of fine Indian silk embroidered with sequins and gold thread. The sleeves are voluminous and are brought around to cover the head.
