Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s traditional costumes are as diverse as its provinces, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of each region. Here’s a outline of the traditional costumes of each province, emphasising their unique characteristics and historical context.
Eastern Province (Ash-Sharqiyah)
Men wear the thobe and often a bisht for formal occasions. Women wear the abayaand niqab, sometimes adorned with gold embroidery.
The Eastern Province’s costumes reflect its affluent history due to oil wealth, with an emphasis on luxurious fabrics and detailed embellishments.
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Sulaym thobe showing the embroidery on the yoke, the shoulders and the appliqué
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. The Sulaym are related to the Harb, and led a semi-settled life near the Red Sea[...]
Sulaym thobe with finely embroidered yoke
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. The Sulaym are related to the Harb, and led a semi-settled[...]
Sulaym thobe in black with very elaborate handiwork
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. The Sulaym are related to the Harb, and led a semi-settled life near the Red Sea coast as fishermen, traders and herders. They[...]
Harb thobe in blue with alternating green on the sleeve panels
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. The great oasis in the lava-flows of the northern Hijaz, known as al-Madinah al-Munawwarah[...]
Harb thobe with an embroidered yoke
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. The great oasis in the lava-flows of the northern Hijaz, known as al-Madinah al-Munawwarah or[...]