Is this a lost somali clothing or is it imported??

[killerxsmoke]

Is the circle button thing unique to only somalis then?

 

[abayoqurux]

This appears to be a kaftan found primarly among east african muslim often times somalis. It's worn by notable, prominent and rich somalis. It's made by native and might have been traded as far north as egypt. I presume that it must have been inspired by neighbouring countries such as yemen or even the hijaz. I think i've seen buttons similar to these found on somali kaftans in some old egyption clothing.

Possible yemeni inspiration.

Hijazi style.

Lollll i was talkin bout my great granddad and the first thing u posted is a paintin of him

 

[abayoqurux]

Is the circle button thing unique to only somalis then?

I believe so, the omani thing they were talkin bout b4 looks nothin like it

 

[Amber]

lol, it's @Shimbiris

 

[Charlatan]

A lot of "when in doubt, attribute it to Arabs" in this thread

 

[abayoqurux]

A lot of "when in doubt, attribute it to Arabs" in this thread

Nope, i only needed answers cus someone said that it is arab, we aren't doing anythin ur talkin about

 

[Charlatan]

Nope, i only needed answers cus someone said that it is arab, we aren't doing anythin ur talkin about

Didn't mean you baayo