dishdasha
Noun
Meaning
dishdasha (plural dishdashas)
An ankle-length robe with long sleeves worn by some Arab men.
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On formal occasions a black or beige cloak called a bisht may cover the dishdasha.
Most frequently white in colour, the dishdasha may also appear in a variety of other colours.
The most noted regional differences in dishdasha designs are the style with which they are embroidered, which varies according to age group.
The Omani women's traditional costume comprises several garments: the dishdasha or kandoorah, which is a long tunic whose sleeves or radoon are adorned with hand-stitched embroidery of various designs.