Sunday, April 5, 2009

Saudi Tradition



There are many various stereotypes that are from different regions in Saudi Arabia. However, I'll talk about the most traditional one, which many Saudi men used to wear. The Saudi formal clothing consists of the Thob, the Koffiyeh, and the Agal. The Thob is a long dress that is usually made of cotton or wool. The Koffiyeh, also known as Al-Shemag, is a white-and-red headdress. It might be folded and wrapped in different styles around the head. The Agal is a black rope circlet that holds the Koffiyeh in place. Actually, most Saudi men wear this style in working places, schools, and festivals. This style is considered the most popular uniform of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf States. Finally, that symbolizes the Arabic and Islamic clothes.

1 comment:

Anna said...

I like the look on that man's face, so serious...it makes me smile a little.