Omani outfit for old women

 

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omani women have colorful costumes which vary from region toregion. The main components of a womans outfit comprise of a dress which is worn over trousers(sirwal) and the head dress called the lihaf(woman dress). There are numerous traditional styles of Omani costume seen in Muscat. However, there are three main  types which show vibrant colors, enbroidery and decorations. One  style costumer is rather  flowing and resembles that worn by the women of the interior, while anther is decorated with distinctive silver bands. The embroidery on these a derss can take a round two months to complete.