Clothing
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Men's clothing in Saudi Arabia
Saudi men typically wear a traditional dress called a thobe. This is a long, ankle-length, flowing robe-type garment which is usually white or light colored cotton in warm weather and darker colored wool in cool weather.
Saudi men typically wear a traditional dress called a thobe. This is a long, ankle-length, flowing robe-type garment which is usually white or light colored cotton in warm weather and darker colored wool in cool weather.
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Women's clothing in Saudi Arabia
Consists of a long dress, an outer cloak called "abaya", and a scarf called "shayla". Saudi women always cover their body, sometimes they leave only face and wrists uncovered, and some women leave only eyes and wrists. Abaya is always black. It is made from silk or synthetic material. It is worn over a dress which can be either traditional, or of modern style. Traditional dress is usually bright and embellished with coins, sequins, patterns on fabric and other decorative elements. But Saudi women often use Western style dresses of various designs, only abaya should be worn on top.
Consists of a long dress, an outer cloak called "abaya", and a scarf called "shayla". Saudi women always cover their body, sometimes they leave only face and wrists uncovered, and some women leave only eyes and wrists. Abaya is always black. It is made from silk or synthetic material. It is worn over a dress which can be either traditional, or of modern style. Traditional dress is usually bright and embellished with coins, sequins, patterns on fabric and other decorative elements. But Saudi women often use Western style dresses of various designs, only abaya should be worn on top.