Traditional Costumes of Saudi Arabia: The Mansoojat Foundation Collection
Author: Lamya F. Alghalib, Hamida Alireza, Richard Wilding, & 0 More
ISBN: 978-1788840408
Price: Rs. 7125.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
A resplendent selection of garments from the many tribes who call Saudi Arabia home Developed in partnership with the Mansoojat Foundation: a charity dedicated to preserving ethnic textiles and designs An informative, accessible and beautiful celebration of culture Born out of fourteen years of collaboration with the Mansoojat Foundation, this book pays homage to Saudi Arabia's rich textile heritage. From the Labah Sadr of the Bal Harith tribe (a silver necklace decorated with colored glass beads, often recycled from old car lights) to the resplendent jasmine headdresses worn by the Jazan, Traditional Costumes of Saudi Arabia captures the stunning scope of traditional accessories and garb. Bright colors, bold patterns, intricate detail and eye-catching designs - the beauty of Arabian textiles is undeniable. Yet many in the western world do not appreciate the extent to which costume and culture are intertwined. Each headdress, thobe and necklace is an expression of identity, incorporating Islamic, Indian, Indonesian, Malay and Chinese influences that date back to the days of the Silk Road. Preserving costumes that are no longer worn and celebrating those which remain at the heart of communities, this book provides valuable insight into the history of Saudi Arabia through the voices of its oldest inhabitants.
Browse this title within our Children's Books collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 320 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-1788840408.
About the Author
The Mansoojat Foundation is a UK-registered charity founded by Saudi women. The charity is dedicated to the preservation of ethnic Arabian costumes. They conduct research that is vital to our knowledge of the region's history and culture, and make Arabian heritage accessible to the public. Their workshop in Jeddah offers employment to women with hearing and speech impediments. Soraya Altorki is Professor of Anthropology in the Department of Sociology, Egyptology and Anthropology at The American University in Cairo. She is a founding member of Nour, a Beirut-based NGO that focuses on Arabian women. From 1991-1995, she served as a member of the Social Science Research Council's Joint Committee on the Near and Middle East, and is currently a member of the American Anthropological Association and the International Association for Middle East Studies. The Mansoojat Foundation is a UK-registered charity founded by Saudi women. The charity is dedicated to the preservation of ethnic Arabian costumes. They conduct research that is vital to our knowledge of the region's history and culture, and make Arabian heritage accessible to the public. Their workshop in Jeddah offers employment to women with hearing and speech impediments.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- Ages 6–10 / Early Readers
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 978-1788840408
- Publisher
- Acc Art Books
- Pan-India Delivery
- Dispatches in 24–48 Hours across India
What is this book about?
A resplendent selection of garments from the many tribes who call Saudi Arabia home Developed in partnership with the Mansoojat Foundation: a charity dedicated to preserving ethnic textiles and designs An informative, accessible and beautiful celebration of culture Born out of fourteen years of...
Who should read this book?
Ideal for young readers, parents, and elementary school students looking for an engaging, humor-filled adventure that builds reading confidence and vocabulary.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love how this book feels like stepping into a living museum of Saudi Arabia’s textile traditions. Lavishly illustrated and deeply researched, it reveals how clothing expresses identity, history, and belonging across tribes and regions. Each garment tells a human story, making this not just a beautiful book to display, but a meaningful reference you’ll return to again and again for inspiration, learning, and quiet awe.
- Published by Acc Art Books.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 320.
Catalog Description
A resplendent selection of garments from the many tribes who call Saudi Arabia home Developed in partnership with the Mansoojat Foundation: a charity dedicated to preserving ethnic textiles and designs An informative, accessible and beautiful celebration of culture Born out of fourteen years of collaboration with the Mansoojat Foundation, this book pays homage to Saudi Arabia's rich textile heritage. From the Labah Sadr of the Bal Harith tribe (a silver necklace decorated with colored glass beads, often recycled from old car lights) to the resplendent jasmine headdresses worn by the Jazan, Traditional Costumes of Saudi Arabia captures the stunning scope of traditional accessories and garb....
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