Al Shams (Sun) Necklace Made to Order These square or rectangular designs

These square or rectangular designs are known as 'Al khatem' - protective 'seals' are particularly important for a bride's wedding dress

A circular

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We are connected and at one with the universe as much as the sparkling stars that we look up to for guidance

One of the signature features of Siwian tunics is a heavily embellished and embroidered neck opening that splits down almost to the naval

Al Shams (Sun) Necklace Made to Order These square or rectangular designsInspired by the intricate and distinctive motifs of traditional embroidery from the Siwa Oasis, Egypt. One of the most common motifs seen on Siwian clothing is brilliant arrangement of rays and symbols radiating outwards from a central, square shaped sun motif. Each symbol has its own meaning as do the colour palettes of these embroideries. The featured colour palette of red, green, yellow, orange and black is symbolic of the stages of ripening of the