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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Hudheyl musadah thobe
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 at the waist to show the embroidered cuffs of the underpants. Location: Taif, Hijaz, Western Region The noble tribe of[...]
Hudheyl tribe tie-dye garment
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[...]
Jahdaly thobe
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[...]
Jahdaly drawstring skirt and blouse
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[...]
Jahdaly costume appliquéd
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[...]