Photographs by Ali Al Sharji
Styling by Maher Abdul-Wahab
23°36′51.5808″ N, 58°32′43.0224″ E Muscat, Oman
“The abaya is attached to Islam, and it used to be worn because it does not reveal anything underneath due to its black color. The style and color of the abaya has changed with time according to trends, and it has shifted from just a black piece to cover a woman to a black piece that is very fashionable to wear on different occasions: There are night abayas (usually worn for weddings) and there are morning abayas (usually worn for any casual or professional environment). The main concept of this story was to bring the traditional clothing to life with a modern twist for people to understand the importance of not losing where we come from.” Ali Al Sharji
Clothing and accessories (throughout) Maher Abdul-Wahab Talent Humaima Al Rashdi, Malab Alneel, Basma Al Abri, Budoor Al-Abri, Tasnim Al Kindi
This story first appeared in Atmos Volume 02: Latitude.
Latitude traces the lines that connect cultures around the world, from globalization and international efforts to stall the effects of climate change to personal freedom and the refugee crisis. The new issue features contributions from acclaimed screenwriter and actor Brit Marling, award-winning journalist Behrouz Boochani, and visionary photographers including Jamie Hawkesworth, Charlie Engman, Pierre Debusschere, Max Farago, and more.
Freedom: Oman
Freedom: Oman
