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ʿiqāl
cord
Also known as: agal, egal, igal
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history of the keffiyeh
- In keffiyeh: Variations
…thick black cord called the ʿiqāl is tied around the ghutrah to secure it to the head. This variation is worn primarily in the Gulf States, including Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. In Iran the chafiyeh is worn atop the head and is typically checkered in a dark…
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Middle Eastern dress
- In dress: The Middle East from the 6th century
…on the head by the agal (igal, egal), a corded band decorated with beads or metallic threads.
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Saudi Arabia
- In Saudi Arabia: Daily life and social customs
…hair cord known as an ʿiqāl.
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