Emirati men’s and women’s clothing. True reasons to cover female face and wear mask
There are many speculations about Emirati traditional clothing these days. In particular, about local women wearing hijabs, special burqa…
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UAE traditional clothing. Emirati men and women cover their heads and bodies
Emirati men and women still keep their traditions in the 21st century. They wear the national outfits of the United Arab Emirates every day…
How to tie Emarati shemagh or ghutra. Easy tutorial
We would like to share with you a nice tutorial on how to wear the Emirati shemagh. In the video, you’ll see that the tutor uses the “Shall…
Folk costume glossary. United Arab Emirates
Traditional pieces of the male and female national costumes in the United Arab Emirates (UAE): abaya, agal, burqa, gafaaz, gishwa, gutrah,…
Talli embroidery – famous Emirati women’s folk craft
Embroidery is a very widespread craft – craftsmen and craftswomen from most of the countries around the world practice it. But the…
Emirati traditional weaving. Bedouin weaving technique Al Sadu
Al Sadu is a traditional weaving technique in the United Arab Emirates. Just as many other folk crafts around the world, Al Sadu is close…
Colorful jalabiya is the best choice for UAE celebrations
The jalabiya is definitely one of the most beautiful and impressive Emirati pieces of clothing, if not the prettiest garment ever. These…
Emirati talli embroidery technique. Authentic Bedouin craft in the Arab world
The talli embroidery or braiding is one of the authentic clothing crafts still popular in the United Arab Emirates. Emirati women have been…