Traditional Saudi dress is often worn by businessmen when working or traveling and by some men all the time. The red and white checkered scarf worn by Saudi men is called "shemagh" and the black ring worn to hold it in place on the head is called "egal." The white headscarf is known as "ghotra," while the name for the white dress worn is "thobe."
Thank you to my friend Jessica O'Kelly for allowing me to use this terrific photo she took while she was boarding a flight recently in Abha.
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Good shot!
ReplyDeleteWhat is the difference between the plain white and the checked?
ReplyDeleteThe checked scarf is called "shemagh" and is for every day wear. The plain white scarf is called "ghotra" and is considered to be more dressy or formal.
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