The popularity of Thobe, ghutra and igal as fashion fan trend during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 has shifted to a traditional Arab cloak called ‘bisht’, making it the most-sought after item ...

Star who put on a bisht, thobe and shemagh for a Saudi holiday with Al-Ittihad teammates comes under attack from far-right National Rally party Karim Benzema (R) wearing traditional Saudi attire ...

Saudi tailor Habib Mohammed's shop once made ornate, hand-woven cloaks for royals, a time-honoured craft he is determined to preserve even as mass-produced garments flood the market, threatening his ...

Why Messi Wore a Bisht to Lift the 2022 World Cup: Exploring the cultural significance and importance of the black "cloak" presented to the footballer last night.

The new congresswoman from Michigan wore a thobe, a traditional Palestinian dress with elaborate embroidery, to her swearing-in, and her supporters posted photos of themselves in their own.

The traditional Palestinian dress was made by Rashida Tlaib's mother and symbolizes her history and culture as she is sworn into office in Congress.

Saudi men fashion brand Lomar is starting a furniture line in the hope of expanding its business beyond the traditional Arab garb.

Asaad Haj, responsible for Bisht Salem Shop, shared with The Peninsula insights into the age-old tradition of crafting these symbolic garments.

The traditional long-sleeved and ankle-length robe *thobe, the headscarf *ghutra and the small woven ring *igal have gone trendy within the stadiums and without.

A bisht is a long cloak traditionally worn over a thobe or kandura at special occasions or celebrations in Middle Eastern countries.