Hit by cheap Chinese imports, tailor who hand weaves Saudi gowns fights to save his craft
Lionel Messi wore a bisht at 2022 World Cup, but the traditional Arab hand-woven gown is under threat. One tailor is passing ...
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Saudi tailor fights to save ancient bisht craft as mass-produced robes dominate market
Saudi tailor Habib Mohammed’s shop once made ornate, hand-woven cloaks for royals, a time-honoured craft he is determined to ...
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'My entire life': Saudi tailor keeps robe-making craft alive
The bisht came to global attention in 2022 when ... especially in formal settings, factory-made clothing has replaced tailor services in the oil-rich countries of the region.