THE ART OF ARAB DRESS

An ode to the past, a nod to the future
  • New website
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
  • COLLECTION
    • DIGITAL ARCHIVE
    • DICTIONARY
    • BLOG
  • EVENTS
  • MEDIA
    • PRESS
    • NEWSLETTER
  • FRIENDS
  • SHOP
  • عربي عربي
  • EnEn
Login
Search

Blog
 | 2019
 | 2020
 | 2021
 | 2022
 | 2023
 | 2024
2025
Archive:

Cultural Dress

Jewellery and heritage of Egypt

Overview:  Written by Dr. Yousria Abdel Aziz Hosny, this book provides an overview of the traditional and historical jewellery of Egypt. Over 125…

1 June, 2024 0 Read more
Cultural Dress

Is it a Robe? Is it a Jacket? It’s a Kimono! (Part 4)

1 May, 2024 0 Read more
Cultural Dress

Is it a Robe? Is it a Jacket? It’s a Kimono! (Part 3)

1 April, 2024 0 Read more
History

A Brief History of Arab Dress – Part three: A journey ...

13 March, 2024 0 Read more

Traditions Renewed

Mahinaz Elmessiry: I use my designs as a means of storytelli...

30 January, 2024 0 Read more
Cultural Dress

Is it a Robe? Is it a Jacket? It’s a Kimono! (Part 2)

14 November, 2023 0 Read more
History

A Brief History of Arab Dress – Part two: A journey th...

14 November, 2023 0 Read more

History

A Brief History of Arab Dress – Part one: A journey th...

14 October, 2023 0 Read more
Cultural Dress

Crown Jewels of Iran: a looking glass into Persian men’s a...

2 October, 2023 0 Read more
Cultural Dress
Siwa: Jewelry, Costume, and Life in an Egyptian Oasis Book Overview

Siwa: Jewelry, Costume, and Life in an Egyptian Oasis Book O...

23 August, 2023 0 Read more

Men's attire
Al Farukhah: Unravelling Its Role in Emirati Dress

Al Farukhah: Unravelling Its Role in Emirati Dress 

11 July, 2023 0 Read more
History
Figure 8- Cleopatra Selene carved by Gnaios.

Fit for a Queen: The Clothing of Cleopatra Selene, Egyptian ...

27 May, 2023 0 Read more
  • Prev
  • 1
  • 2
  • Next

Newsletter

  • The Embroidery Issue15 September 2024
  • Summertime Reads! ☀️15 August 2024
  • Your July Update from The Zay Initiative15 July 2024
  • Your June Update from The Zay Initiative12 June 2024
  • New ways to explore the roots of Arab dress05 May 2024
  • Ramadan Blessings01 April 2024
  • The kūfīyyah: the evolution of a symbol01 March 2024
  • 2024: Innovation and Challenges15 January 2024
  • A year in review: your favourites!15 December 2023
  • To Palestine with love05 November 2023
Read More

Categories

  • Circle of Advisors
  • Cultural Dress
  • Events
  • Founder
  • Jewellery
  • Book
  • Photographic Prints
  • Webinar
  • Book review
  • Adornment
  • History
  • Men's attire
  • Traditions Renewed

Tags

abaya Alia Khan Arab Heritage badilah baghrah burghu burka Circle of Advisors Dr Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood Dr Layla Al Basssam Dr Michele Bambling Dr Reem El Mutwalli Embellishment Face cover Face mask facemask Hana Sadiq headscarf IFDC IFDC Pet A Cover Buyers Lane 2019 Janet Rady Kanduarah Arabiah kohl Layla Pio modest fashion niqab Palestinian embroidery Shahira Mehrez Shaylah sirwal Sultani Book Sultani Collection Teli Textile Research Centre Thawb The Retail Summit The Zay Initiative Threads Tiraz Centre UAE UAE cultural dress Urban Fashion veil Veiling Widad Kawar
  • CONTACT US
  • PARTNERS
  • DIRECTORY
  • NEWSLETTER
  • VIDEOS
  • SHOP
Newsletter


    Privacy Policy

    © TheZayInitiative - All images and All content are protected by copyright. All rights are reserved, written permission is required before re-use.

    UK: Registered Charity (#1182725) Regulated by Charity Commission for England and Wales.

    Support the Zay
    Donate
    TOP
    • New website
    • HOME
    • ABOUT
    • COLLECTION
      • DIGITAL ARCHIVE
      • DICTIONARY
      • BLOG
    • EVENTS
    • MEDIA
      • PRESS
      • NEWSLETTER
    • FRIENDS
    • SHOP
    • عربي
    • En
    • New website
    • HOME
    • ABOUT
    • COLLECTION
      • DIGITAL ARCHIVE
      • DICTIONARY
      • BLOG
    • EVENTS
    • MEDIA
      • PRESS
      • NEWSLETTER
    • FRIENDS
    • SHOP
    • عربي
    • En

    [wpmp_login_form]

    Social login

    Not a member? Register here

    Register With

    Social login

    [wpmp_register_form]

    Already Registered? Click here to login.