About This Blog, and About Me: Susie of Arabia
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is KSA's 2nd largest city and is located on its west coast, right on the Red Sea. I moved here in 2007 with my Saudi hubby and teenage son. This journal reflects the things that I see here, life through my eyes, my lens.
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Tag Archives: Clothing
Sasquatch of Arabia?
I was recently sitting in a waiting area of a local hospital here in Jeddah and the African woman seated next to me was wearing these furry thongs and the tips of her toes were hennaed in black. I had … Continue reading
Posted in Clothing, Culture, Life, Odd or Unusual, Photo, Saudi Arabia
Tagged Clothing, dress, henna, Jeddah, women
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Our World: To Each Her Own
This nightgown in a shop window is a little – well, obnoxious? I’m constantly amused at some of the fashions I see here… Be sure to visit OUR WORLD TUESDAY, where family-friendly bloggers share a unique glimpse into what life … Continue reading
Colorful Evening Gowns
I’ve shown you photos of over-the-top evening gowns several times before. These were just so colorful, I just had to include them! For an explanation of when dresses like these are worn in Saudi Arabia, see this post and read … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrations, Clothing, contradictions, Culture, Photo, Saudi Arabia, Shopping
Tagged Clothing, dress, fashion, Jeddah, wedding, women
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Gold Salesman in Saudi Arabia
Gold is sold by weight here in Saudi Arabia – design doesn’t really matter as far as the price goes. Gold is almost always given to Saudi brides and is commonly found in 18K, 21K, or 24K.
Men’s Scarf Shop
There are many small shops like this one here in Jeddah that sell men’s traditional clothing and accessories. These ghutras (all white) and shemaghs (red and white) come in various sizes and designs. The igal (black hoop) worn on top … Continue reading
Posted in Clothing, Culture, Middle East, Photo, Saudi Arabia, Shopping, Tradition
Tagged Arab dress, Clothing, ghuttra, shemagh, shop, traditional
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Faceless Women
This is a large sign above a fancy dress shop here in Jeddah. Notice how the female models’ faces have been dealt with, and also notice the black color that has been applied to the arms, shoulders and bosom where … Continue reading
Posted in Clothing, Culture, Odd or Unusual, Photo, Religion, Saudi Arabia, Shopping
Tagged business, censorship, Clothing, dress, mall, Religion, shop, signs, women
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Bra Salesman in Saudi Arabia
It’s rather ironic in ultra-conservative gender-segregated Saudi Arabia that women dressed in black tents from head to toe are placed in the embarassing and uncomfortable situation where they are forced to buy their undergarments from men who are so good … Continue reading
Posted in Clothing, contradictions, Culture, Middle East, Odd or Unusual, Photo, Saudi Arabia, Shopping
Tagged business, Clothing, labor, shop, women, workers
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Arab Boy Doll
If you press his hand, he dances to music.
Posted in Clothing, Culture, Middle East, Photo, Saudi Arabia
Tagged Clothing, dress, thobe, toys, traditional
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Fancy Dresses
Weddings are a big business here in Saudi Arabia. Quite often they are extremely lavish events held in elegant ballrooms where no expense is spared. All of the weddings I have attended here in Jeddah have been segregated functions attended … Continue reading
