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Traditional dress is a symbol of culture and honor for the Emiratis. It has deep roots in their culture and religion. You will rarely find Emiratis wearing Western clothes in the UAE as they take immense pride in their traditions.
Although the whole of the Arabian peninsula has similarities in clothes, there are several minor differences. Some are obvious, while others can catch only a trained eye.
Emirati clothing emphasizes modesty. Let’s look at the different clothing items men and women use in the United Arab Emirates.
The traditional dress of Emirati men is a Dishdasha or a Kandura. This is a single-piece ankle-length garment. In their homes, they sometimes wear half-sleeved Kanduras, but formal Kanduras are always full-sleeved.
You can distinguish Emirati Kanduras from others because Emirati ones are collarless and have discreet embroidery on the sleeves. Another distinguishing factor is the long twisted piece of cloth with a tassel at the end. This ornament made of the same material as the Kandura, which dangles out of Kandura’s neck, is called Al Farukhah.
While the traditional outfit of Emirati men is primarily white and sometimes shades of light colors, the women wear black.
The traditional outfit of Emirati women is the Abaya, An elegant, loose, fitting, flowing black cloak. The Abaya is always worn on top of other clothes. Underneath the cloak, women wear traditional or Western clothes. The dark cover also helps hide the bright-colored garments.
Abaya is not a garment exclusive to Emirati women. Most of the Islamic world, including North Africa and Asia, has adopted this as a part of their Islamic custom. Abaya covers every body aspect, from the neck to the bottom, except for the feet and palms.
Traditional Abayas are plain black. Modern Abayas festooned with simple embroidery designs are in vogue nowadays, apart from plain grey and brown shades. Although cotton and linen are used to suit the hot desert climate, the most popular material for Abayas is crepe. You can quickly see an Abaya designed by famous fashion brands like Chanel or Dior in shopping malls.
Although the whole of the Arabian peninsula has similarities in clothes, there are several minor differences. Some are obvious, while others can catch only a trained eye.
Emirati clothing emphasizes modesty. Let’s look at the different clothing items men and women use in the United Arab Emirates.
The traditional dress of Emirati men is a Dishdasha or a Kandura. This is a single-piece ankle-length garment. In their homes, they sometimes wear half-sleeved Kanduras, but formal Kanduras are always full-sleeved.
You can distinguish Emirati Kanduras from others because Emirati ones are collarless and have discreet embroidery on the sleeves. Another distinguishing factor is the long twisted piece of cloth with a tassel at the end. This ornament made of the same material as the Kandura, which dangles out of Kandura’s neck, is called Al Farukhah.
While the traditional outfit of Emirati men is primarily white and sometimes shades of light colors, the women wear black.
The traditional outfit of Emirati women is the Abaya, An elegant, loose, fitting, flowing black cloak. The Abaya is always worn on top of other clothes. Underneath the cloak, women wear traditional or Western clothes. The dark cover also helps hide the bright-colored garments.
Abaya is not a garment exclusive to Emirati women. Most of the Islamic world, including North Africa and Asia, has adopted this as a part of their Islamic custom. Abaya covers every body aspect, from the neck to the bottom, except for the feet and palms.
Traditional Abayas are plain black. Modern Abayas festooned with simple embroidery designs are in vogue nowadays, apart from plain grey and brown shades. Although cotton and linen are used to suit the hot desert climate, the most popular material for Abayas is crepe. You can quickly see an Abaya designed by famous fashion brands like Chanel or Dior in shopping malls.
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