Saudi Arabia - Women's Outer Fashions Changes

My, how times have changed!  While many women in Saudi Arabia still wear the typical black abaya, many women are opting for colors and prints, and some are even venturing out sans abaya altogether nowadays. 

Of course those women are careful to be properly covered - long sleeves, loose skirt or pants to the ankles, and high neckline with no cleavage.

Our World - Arabic Script Jewelry

I've always been attracted to Arabic script since we moved here - in business signs, toilet signs, and jewelry, and wherever else there is Arabic writing.  The above pendant says "Mother" in the larger script.  There is smaller Arabic script at the very top that says "I love my..."

This pendant is just of the letter "Ya."

This last pendant spells out the woman's name of "Shahad."

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Ready for Ramadan

More Ramadan decor in malls and a supermarket are featured in today's post. 

These photos were taken right before Ramadan began several months ago.

Mall Shoppers in Jeddah

Roshan of Al Balad

Signs of Ramadan

Even though Ramadan has come and gone, some shops in Jeddah leave up their decorations for the holiday until they disintegrate and tear from the severe heat. 

The red and blue banners are a very typical display for Ramadan.

All kinds of business get into the act and dress up their shops for Ramadan. 

Women in Black at the Mall

In the middle of the food court at the Mall of Arabia, dozens of stands for local entrepreneurs have been constructed for them to sell their wares, like jewelry, clothing, and honey. 

Female shoppers here can be seen in their black abayas.  While black is not required and many women are now sporting colorful abayas, some Saudi women have yet to break with the cultural norm of wearing black.