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Thawb

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a long white garment worn by men. Thawb is an arabic word for garment. It is the traditional Arabic clothing for men and sometimes called thobe or thaub. It is a tunic which is generally very long. Men wear this garment mostly when going to the mosque and other functions. It is normally worn with keffiyeh (an embroidered cap).

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  • Title: Thawb
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Thawb
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Cloth
  • Photographer: GibsPhotography
National Museums of Kenya

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