What traditional clothing do Omani men and women wear?

Traditional attire in Oman reflects the country's conservative yet distinct cultural heritage.

Women's Attire

Omani women typically wear a traditional dress known as a thawb paired with loose-fitting slacks called sirwāl. This attire is often characterized by the use of brightly colored fabrics and jeweled adornments. To cover the head, women wear a long, flowing scarf referred to as a liḥāf, which is a form of hijab.12

Men's Attire

The standard garment for Omani men is the dishdashah (also called a thawb), which is a traditional woven cotton robe. For headgear, men wear a light turban made of wool or cotton known as a muzzar. Additionally, many men carry a khanjar—a short, curved, and often highly ornate dagger—which is worn tucked into the front waistband.12