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  • The Bani Sa'ad tribe Description of Costume: Bani Sa'ad thobe with heavily embroidered side panels and hand made silver metal beads embroidered around the neck and sleeves. Location: Taif, Hijaz,[...]

    Published On: November 18th, 2024Tags: ,
  • The Thaqeef tribe Description of Costume:Thaqeef mubaqar thobe from the Shafa area is sewn together in alternating bands. The yoke and sleeve cuffs are embroidered with white and red cotton[...]

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  • The Thaqeef tribe Description of Costume:Thaqeef nimri thobe from the Hada area. The yoke and arm bands are embroidered with gold thread. The small white decorative motif above the hem[...]

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  • The Hudheyl tribe Description of Costume:Hudheyl musadah thobe has an overall pattern covering the entire length and width of the garment. The Hudheyl tribal women wear these costumes tucked in[...]

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  • The Hudheyl tribe Description of Costume: Hudheyl tie-dye ample garment with an embroidered yoke on the front and the back. The various tie-dye patterns have different names depending on the[...]

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  • The Jahdaly tribe Description of costume: Jahdaly thobe with a back panel featured worn with an agate bead belt. The seams of the sleeves are left open and only attach with[...]

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