Mansoojat Foundation

Museum of Saudi Arabian Costume online

  1. Rashaidah tribe

    Rashaidah thobe with patchwork decoration on the front, back and the right sleeve. The long burqu' (face mask) is embroidered with silver thread and has a fringe. more

  2. Harb tribe

    Harb thobe with an embroidered yoke surrounded by handmade nacre buttons and a patchwork hem. The sleeves are long, always in two colours and triangular in shape. The headdress is decorated with buttons. more

  3. Harb tribe

    Harb thobe in blue with alternating green on the sleeve panels, and patchwork on the shoulders. The burqu ' (face mask) is made of yellow silk and the front is embroidered with real pearls. more

  4. Sulaym tribe

    Sulaym thobe in black with very elaborate handiwork along the hem and sleeves. The decoration comprises rows of multi coloured appliqué, embroidery and metal beading. more

  5. Sulaym tribe

    Sulaym thobe with finely embroidered yoke. The sleeves have patchwork along the shoulders and around the edges. The circular iqal (head-band ) is made of woven leather interspersed with silver beads and bound around a malleable core. more

  6. Sulaym tribe

    Sulaym thobe showing the embroidery on the yoke, the shoulders and the appliqué on the hem. The rectangular black headdress is decorated with red fabric and nacre buttons arranged in geometric patterns. more

  7. Hijaz, Western Region

    Hijaz outfit comprising the inner silk zaboon under the fine organza thobe. Casual day outfits were made in the same way except that the fabric was plain or printed cotton. more

  8. Hijaz, Western Region

    Hijaz boys' two piece embroidered velvet suit dating to c.1930. This style was restricted for the use of young boys. more

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