The preexisting parameters for recognising ‘contemporary art’ as opposed to the ‘decorative’ show the unlearning still ahead of us ...

with its fine collection of traditional dress, weaponry, maps and curios. Tickets cost 3.2 Omani rial, or OMR (£6.45). Over at the nearby National Museum of Oman (5 OMR/£10 for tourists), you ...

"I had found a freedom unattainable in civilization; a life unhampered by possessions,” the English explorer Wilfred Thesiger ...

As Omani women proudly wear Al Talli-embroidered garments ... Today’s Al Talli creations encompass dresses, abayas, blouses and accessories, seamlessly merging traditional beauty with modern ...

“For us selling traditional Omani clothes, business in the past ... Among the various goods in demand, men’s and women’s clothes topped the list, followed by children’s clothing, footwear, fragrances, ...

Honouring regional craftsmanship while infusing traditional ... and a strict dress code must be maintained on the premises. One has to keep shoulders and knees covered at all times and remove shoes at ...

One of the unmissable free things to do in Bahrain is definitely going through the vibrant Manama souk where you will find shops filled with gold, spices, souvenirs, traditional clothing and sweets ..

In Laos, the art of traditional hand weaving is passed down by women from generation to generation ... But her love of traditional dress began long before that. “When I was in high school ...

It’s a familiar exchange to many women: “I love your dress.” “Thanks, it has pockets!” So coveted is the spacious inset pouch in womenswear that when they exist, they are likely to ...

A typical Indian wedding begins with a mehendi—a lively, pre-wedding ritual where henna is applied to guests’ hands and feet.

It made me wonder if other women are feeling this way too. Is traditional lingerie losing its appeal? The answer, it seems, is yes. A growing wave of modern intimates brands are redefining ...