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 design, and the headdresses are suited accordingly. Location: Taif, Hijaz, Western Region The noble tribe of Hudheyl lives in the[...]
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 a button at the end. The head is covered with a hat like cover the qarqoosh.The Jahdaly tribe inhabits an[...]
The Jahdaly tribe Description of Costume: Jahdaly drawstring skirt and blouse both decorated with metal beads. The edge of the rectangular headers is embroidered with metal beads and has a cotton fringe. Location: Lith, Hijaz, Western Region The Jahdaly tribe inhabits an area of wadis draining down to the coastal[...]
The Jahdaly tribe Costume Description of Costume: Jahdaly costume appliquéd with fine bands of contrasting coloured fabric and embroidered with small metal beads. The headdress ridayah is made of fabric, and the long tassels are a combination of metal beads with a thread fringe. Location: Lith, Hijaz, Western Region The[...]
Hamida A. Alireza is a founding member of the Mansoojat Foundation. Born in the US and educated in Switzerland, she now lives in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In 1987, Hamida co-founded The Barakat Trust, a UK registered charity devoted to the study and preservation of Islamic art and heritage, which to[...]
Lamya F. Alghalib is a long-standing member of the Mansoojat Foundation living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. She has been a key point of contact with the academic contributors to this publication and has also been responsible for maintaining consistency between the Arabic and English editions. Within Mansoojat, Lamya is responsible[...]
