Showing posts with label saudi textiles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label saudi textiles. Show all posts

Wednesday, 14 December 2011

Winter








Grey skies, rain and wind are a welcome relief after the humidity.

Winter clothes rediscovered in the back of the wardrobe,
This is a favorite staple from my darling husbands wardrobe who wears it frequently as a scarf or turban.

can anyone tell me where its made?

Tuesday, 28 June 2011

Silk Thread Martyrs






I know I'am late with this post but I can't resist sharing it after my rediscovery of it, its too beautiful not to.
Silk Thread Martyrs by Omar Joseph Nasser-Khoury
A collection of 22 pieces inspired by Palestinian costume and embroidery and produced in collaboration with Palestinian embroiderers, and hand dyed.

Thursday, 10 February 2011

Taifi dress of Bani Saad


Images of an amazing traditional costume from Taif, in Southern Saudi Arabia from the Mansoojat Foundation.