Bedouin Coat Reveals Old Saudi Traditions in The Cold December Nights Published December 14th, 2020 - 07:05 GMT
Some women choose to wear a farwa instead of an abaya during the winter. (Twitter)
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Farwas won’t give you the cold shoulder in winter.
As the nation moves into the winter season, many Saudis have begun packing away the sundresses and shorts and reaching for their sweaters and thermals. But one of the most highly coveted articles of winter clothing is the traditional Bedouin farwa.
Farwas are believed to have originated from Syria and Levant where Bedouins would wear them during the cold winter months.
RIYADH: As the nation moves into the winter season, many Saudis have begun packing away the sundresses and shorts and reaching for their sweaters and thermals. But one of the most highly coveted articles of winter clothing is the traditional Bedouin farwa.
Farwas are believed to have originated from Syria and Levant where Bedouins would wear them during the cold winter months.
The long, sweeping, fur-lined overcoat has now established a firm foothold in countries all over the Gulf.
It is a staple in many Saudi households, particularly in the northern and central regions where the biting desert cold can reach surprisingly low temperatures.