Islamic Clothing of Oman
The national dress of Omani men is called dishdasha, a simple collarless gown to the length of the ankle with long sleeves. Mostly, the color of this costume is white, though one might see other variations too. Furakha is a tassel sewn into the neckline of this dress and dipped in perfume. A plain piece of cloth is worn from waist below the dishdasha covering the body. Omanis also wear different types of headdresses like muzzar. Omanis take great pride in wearing a special form of dagger called Khanjar, which is supported on waistbands or belts. Once worn for self-defense, khanjar has now become a symbol of fashion and prestige. Some men carry an ornamental stick called assa. Most Omani men wear sandals on their feet.
The costume of Omani women is colorful and ornate and reflects regional variations. The main component of a woman’s costume is an outfit worn over the trousers called sirwal and the headdress called lihaf. The elaborate embroidery on women costumes can take up to two months to complete. Omani women wear elaborate gold and silver jewelry around the head, neck, wrists, ankles, fingers and toes. Most women wear sandals or western type fashion shoes. Many women paint their hands and feet with henna, especially before weddings, holidays and festivals.
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