The young and self-made entrepreneur, Faizal Atcha, describes some of the Arabic male dressing items that particularly Muslims wear. Atcha is the owner of the most famous brand of Lawung and sells quality clothing products to many countries including the USA. Faizal is a multi-business trader and recently he has given a go in the music industry to make a breakthrough as he is used to doing in his previous attempts.

Thobe

“Also known as Thawb, it is a long robe worn by Muslim men,” Faizal said. Standard in Arabic nations, the top of the Thobe is made like a shirt (around the neck), ends at the ankles and is loose. He added: “It is often made in white color but is also available in other colors for the winter, where darker colors provide more heat. Regarding each country, in Kuwait, it is called Dishdasha and Kandura in the United Arab Emirates.”

Ghutra and Egal

Ghutra is a square or rectangular headscarf that men wear along with a round, black rope to keep Ghutra in place. The Ghutra has different designs: white, varied in red/white and black/white. In some countries, this headscarf is known as a Keffiyeh. The Egal, that is, the rope band, is optional. Men care to iron and starch their headscarves to preserve their color and linear form.

Bisht

Atcha interestingly states that the Bisht is a cover that is worn over the Thobe. You will often see it in high-ranking government or religious authorities who wear it. It is also worn on certain occasions, such as weddings.

Izar

It is also called Lungi and is widespread in India, particularly in Kerala. It is a broad patterned cotton fabric clad around the waist and folded in place carefully, just like a sarong. It is also typical in other countries such as Yemen, the UAE, Oman, and South Asia.

Turban

“Known by different names globally, the turban is 10+ feet in length, a rectangular piece of cloth taped around the head,” Atcha expressed. It is even worn over a skullcap. It is set in such a way representing each nation and culture. Turban is formal in Islamic culture, and many Muslim men in North Africa, India, Afghanistan, Iran and other areas still wear turban every day.