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Recent Collection Articles
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Bani Malik thobe embroidered in yellow
The Bani Malik tribe Description of Costume: Bani Malik thobe embroidered predominantly in yellow. Small glass beads decorate the yoke and surround the embroidered panels. The qarqoosh (hat) is also beaded. Neighbouring Bani Sa‘d to the south is the Bani Malik tribe. The decorative stonework of their architecture is typical[...]
Bani Sa’ad thobe with embroidered sides and underpants
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[...]
Bani Sa’ad thobe with embroidered sides and sleeves
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[...]
Bani Sa’ad thobe
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[...]
Thaqeef mubaqar thobe
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 thread whereas the hem decoration is appliqué. Location: Taif, Hijaz, Western Region Several Hijazi tribes live in Wadi Mahram close[...]