Until recently, the words “thobe” and “trendy” rarely appeared in the same sentence. Al-akeel had his brainwave – to turn the classic garment into a contemporary fashion statement ...

Donation Options Search Search Search The thobe is gaining prominence as a softer symbol of Palestinian nationalism, competing with the classic keffiyeh. Rashida Tlaib proudly wore her thobe to ...

The traditional long-sleeved and ankle-length robe *thobe, the headscarf *ghutra and the small woven ring *igal have gone trendy within the stadiums and without. Many wear traditional Arab clothes ...