Folk Costume - Greater Middle East

Greater Middle East

  • Afghanistan - Kurta (male) and Shalwar Kameez (female), Burqa, Turban
  • Arab world - Abaya, Fez, Keffiyeh, Taqiyah, Thawb, Hijab (by Muslims)
  • Iran - Chador, Giveh, Galesh
  • Israel - Tembel hat, Biblical sandals, Jewish religious clothing
  • Turkey - Shalwar (pants)

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