Men clothing
-Kuwaiti men wear a dishdasha, a full-length robe with a centre opening. This traditional costume style has not changed in the past 14 centuries as it suites the climate. An Indian tailor introduced the front button fastening and buttoned cuffs on the collar in the 20th century. At times, the dishdashamakes the wearer look stylish. Generally, men do not accessories and would only wear a watch. Women Clothing
-The lifestyles of many Kuwaiti women are changing due to Western influences, most women still wear their traditional costumes, a full-length long-sleeved black abaya which covers their clothing underneath. The hair and neck is also traditionally covered with a hijab and some additionally wear a black veil or burqa which covers the entire face. There is much more selection in Kuwaiti woman’s dress. On festive occasions, an embroidered dress called thobe is popular.
Children Clothing
-Children wear a range of clothing. You could see groups of teenagers in dishdashas playing football, with the hems pulled upwards, then wrapped and tucked at the waist to free the legs for serious play.
Festival Clothing
-Young and old wear their national dress to participate in the festivities. In festive occasions, young boys will wear the Kuwaiti headdress, and young girls will wear bukniks over their multi-coloured daraa’s. A buknik is a headscarf trimmed with gold and sequins, fits around the face and covers the hair, chest and back.
-Young and old wear their national dress to participate in the festivities. In festive occasions, young boys will wear the Kuwaiti headdress, and young girls will wear bukniks over their multi-coloured daraa’s. A buknik is a headscarf trimmed with gold and sequins, fits around the face and covers the hair, chest and back.
History of Clothing
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