In more obscure cases, a gloss or explanation is offered, frequently by reference to familiar English proverbs or Aesop's fables. The Arabic script is clear, although small. Discusses modern Saudi Arabian women's garments, with emphasis on their beauty, vivid color, and rich decoration. With 140 color illustrations and over 50 line drawings, leads reader through the history and development of Bedouin costume, with discussion of variations from region to region.
Appendices cover importance of embroidery and care of Arabian costume.
Also contains Glossary of Arabic Words and List of Technical Terms. Many eye-catching color photos. Trade paper, 144p. Modern but traditional recipes. Catalog of an exhibit of the costumes designs for the 1995 production of Handel's Tamerlano.