Tag Archives: Arab dress

Cool Sign for Thobe Shop

Posted on April 8, 2012 by

The thobe (or thawb) is the long usually white dress that many Saudi men wear. Most Saudi men probably have at least a dozen thobes hanging in their closets, especially those who wear thobes to work. Most thobes shops will … Continue reading →

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Men’s Scarf Shop

Posted on December 20, 2010 by

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 →

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