Head Scarf (Gutra) of plain woven white and green cotton with green bands intersecting at each corner; added weave of green plant-like motifs that look like grain or seeds; trimmed at the ends with colorful tassels; worn by men in the mountain regions of Saudi Arabia. Head wraps were worn by Bedouin men to protect them from the elements. They also used the cloth to filter water from wells that were full of sand and dirt.
Burka of ivory light-weight knit with embroidered cap and pulled work mesh eye area trimmed with embroidery; triangular insertion at front fully embroidered with floral and curving motifs; gathered and stitched at back neck; ruffles along bottom.
a) Clutch of pearlized seed beads with circles of floral embroidery in pale shades of pink, blue, and golden yellow; circular shape with half-circle zip closure at top; cord string and bone colored bead at end of zipper; inner lining of kid leather with a single pocket; pocket holds a round mirror (b) backed with leather.
Wedding robe of platinum metallic threads with a woven pattern of diamonds and chevrons; scoop neckline; wide, long sleeves; stacked buttons all the way down to full length; side slits.
Dress (thob) of black crepe with central panel of red, green, and bright green stitch embroidery of floral and geometric motifs; red dominant cross-stitch embroidery; long, pointed sleeves with green insertion; bands of embroidery down the full-length of the caftan with animal and floral motifs; Bedouin woman's dress from Palestine.
Head wrap of white fine woven cotton with white embroidered floral spray motifs and dots; white yarn tassels trim the edges; worn by men for special occasions, and by businessmen.
a) Dress of pale blue floral lace on tulle ground; sleeveless with soft square neckline; floor-length with slight fishtail bottom; side snap closure. b) Capulet of self-lace; open at the sides for arms; open front with extending ties at waist; three pin-tucks at each shoulder. c) Slip of pale aqua rayon satin with spaghetti straps; snap closures on side; ankle length.
