Saudi Arabian Style

Ahmed Al-Omran's blog Saudi Jeans is the place to go for insights into what's happening inside the Kingdom. He's especially good on culture. Anyone who has been to the Middle East can't help but marvel at the vast array of headresses -- or Ghotras -- worn by the men there. If you had to don one would you know what to do? If you don't know your eagle from your cobra from your Bint al-Bakkar then Ahmed explains all.

The cobra got very popular in the 90's, and it gets its name from the highly venomous snake. You need a large amount of starch to preserve that look, and you need to be careful when you move your head because quick moves might destroy it.

We'll hopefully have Ahmed in a webcam clip here next week talking about blogging in Saudi Arabia. Check back soon.

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