Beni Sakhr Tribe Jacket Beni Sakhr Tribe Jacket, front

A most important part of the Beni Sakhr costume is the felt jacket, which is usually embroidered with metallic (or here gilt) cord using the couching technique. This jacket, which was embroidered in Syria, uses traditional motifs such as chakly which means bouquet. This treasured jacket is usually passed down from mother to daughter.