Through his lens, Omani photographer Adnan Al Baloushi captures five varieties of Balochi dress as it is worn in Oman. Each photo is followed by a brief description of the dress depicted by him.
The Jalar Dress. This dress is handmade and expensive. Image: Courtesy of Adnan Al Baloushi.
The Balochi Ward Makeena Dress. This dress derives its name from the embroidered flowers that feature on it, and the fact that it is machine-made. Image: Courtesy of Adnan Al Baloushi
The Kanj Dotsh Dress (also known as the Siyah Dotsh Dress). It is likewise handmade and expensive. Image: Courtesy of Adnan Al Baloushi.
The Barka Jeek Dress (Regular). Image: Courtesy of Adnan Al Baloushi.
The Barka Jeek Dress (Modernized). This dress features modern additions to the original version of the dress photographed above. Image: Courtesy of Adnan Al Baloushi.
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