Rituals derived from Historic Values

We see certain gestures made by us, and the people surrounding us everyday. We define those gestures as “cultural rituals”. However, there was once u a meaning behind those gestures, and with time it evolved as a ritual.



“Ardha” an Arabic word meaning a “performance”. Ardha started off being a dance practiced after a winning a battle as an expression of freedom and happiness. It was seen as a “victory dance”. The “victory dance”, evolved into a performance practiced at celebrations. It’s a male dominated dance performed by raising swords or weaponry in the air. Inevitably the type of sword determines a tribe’s social status. Clothing distinguished by class and status, moreover there are rules and regulations to the dress code:-

1) Thob Shalahat: That is thob with long sleeves.


2) AlDagla: A garment worn over the thob. Made from a luxurious fabric with elaborate ornamentations. Gold and silver threads were profoundly used to highlight status.


3) AlBasht: Worn at “Ardhas” as well as in formal gatherings symbolizing rank and social status.




4) Belts: That is to place weapons.


A man can also go wearing only “thob” as long as he looks neat and represent his family in an upmost manner.