The Bani Sa'ad tribe Description of Costume:Bani Sa'ad thobe with embroidered sides and the equally embroidered underpants. Around the waist is a silver belt. The silver mataweeh headdress is worn for special occasions. Location: Taif, Hijaz, Western Region The Bani Sa'ad occupy a fertile section South-East of Taif, their terraced fields and hill-top villages overlooked by rugged mountains. The Prophet Muhammad's wet-nurse came from this tribe. Clothing in the Taif region is usually tight-fitting and fully lined for warmth in the cold mountain climate. Lavish embroidery, always in vibrant colours and geometric designs, adorns hems, side panels, cuffs, back, the[...]

The Bani Sa'ad tribe Description of Costume:Bani Sa'ad thobe with embroidered sides and sleeves. The head veil is embroidered with silver metal beads and has elaborate fringes on each of the four corners. Location: Taif, Hijaz, Western Region The Bani Sa'ad occupy a fertile section South-East of Taif, their terraced fields and hill-top villages overlooked by rugged mountains. The Prophet Muhammad's wet-nurse came from this tribe. Clothing in the Taif region is usually tight-fitting and fully lined for warmth in the cold mountain climate. Lavish embroidery, always in vibrant colours and geometric designs, adorns hems, side panels, cuffs, back, the[...]

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, Western Region The Bani Sa'ad occupy a fertile section South-East of Taif, their terraced fields and hill-top villages overlooked by rugged mountains. The Prophet Muhammad's wet-nurse came from this tribe. Clothing in the Taif region is usually tight-fitting and fully lined for warmth in the cold mountain climate. Lavish embroidery, always in vibrant colours and geometric designs, adorns hems, side panels, cuffs, back, the shin of pantaloons, and headdresses. The[...]