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What is a Gandoura?
What is a gandoura? It’s a loose, lightweight tunic from North Africa, worn long like a thobe but without a hood, and usually with short or half sleeves. It's the...
How Loose Should a Thobe be?
How loose should a thobe be? Loose enough to hang free in a straight line rather than tight, sagging against the body; not so loose that the garment wrinkles or...
How Should a Thobe Fit Around the Shoulders? A Practical Fit Guide
A thobe might fit perfectly, but if the shoulders don't fit just right, the whole outfit will look a little strange and feel awkward on you. The fit on the...
What Does GSM Mean in Thobe Fabric? A Practical Buyer’s Guide
If you have been looking for a "thobe" and found that there is a number and then “GSM” mentioned, you are not alone that has wondered what this means. So,...
How to Wrap a Keffiyeh?
If you have just opened your keffiyeh and are confused about what direction the corners should point, then the solution to this problem is actually much easier than it appears....
How Do You Wear a Keffiyeh?
If you've never used a keffiyeh before, then how do you wear a keffiyeh? The easiest way is to fold the square scarf into a triangle. Then you can wear...
What Is a Keffiyeh?
Have you ever seen a square scarf with patterns on it worn over the head, over the neck or draped over the shoulders, and wondered what is a keffiyeh? A...
Can You Tumble Dry a Thobe?
A thobe is intended to be worn for comfort, beauty, and style, and good care of the thobe will go a long way in helping to preserve its original shape....